Donald Lazarus

Donald Lazarus, MD is an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and Staff Physician at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. His clinical expertise spans Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine.

• Education:
  • MD - Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine (2002)
  • BS - Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University (1998)
  • Internal Medicine Internship - Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2003)
  • Pulmonary/Critical Care Residency - Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2005)
  • Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship - Baylor College of Medicine (2012)
  • Clinical Fellowship - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2013)

Dr. Lazarus specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, pleural procedures, and critical care management, particularly for cancer patients. His research focuses on procedure-focused outcomes, multidisciplinary cancer care, and bronchoscopy education. Recent publications highlight advancements in endobronchial ultrasound, lung cancer staging, and pleural effusion management.

Scientific Awards:

• Top Doctors in Houston (Pulmonology) - Houstonia Magazine (2021-2023)
• Outstanding Faculty Awards - BCM Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellows (2016-2023)
• COL Robert H. Moser Award for clinical excellence (2007)
• "That's the Way!" Award - BCM (2015)

Professional memberships include American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, American College of Chest Physicians, and American Thoracic Society. Clinical skills encompass advanced bronchoscopy, pleural interventions, and standard pulmonary/critical care procedures.