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Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD

(77 Ratings)

Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

University of Massachusetts Medical School (1985)

Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD is a thoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD is affiliated with Sentara Health.

In The News

“"We hope that this new system will help our patients heal more quickly and comfortably after open-heart surgery," said Robert Lancey, cardiothoracic surgeon at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center...”—"Bon Secours using new system to repair sternum after open-heart surgery", Daily Press, December 2014

“"We hope that this new system will help our patients heal more quickly and comfortably after open-heart surgery," Robert Lancey, cardiothoracic surgeon at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in...”—"Sentara Norfolk General celebrates 25 years of heart transplants", Daily Press, December 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

coronary bypass surgery with artery graft

single bypass surgery

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within , Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for coronary bypass surgery with artery graft, and single bypass surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

By Affordability:

aortic valve replacement

bypass surgery

cardiac procedures

endovascular procedures

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

heart bypass surgery

heart surgery

heart valve procedures

heart valve replacement

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

minimally invasive heart valve treatment

minimally invasive valve replacement

non-surgical aortic valve replacement

non-surgical heart valve treatment

non-surgical valve replacement

open chest surgery

open heart surgery

percutaneous procedures

percutaneous valve treatment

transcatheter aortic valve replacement

transcatheter valve treatment

transfemoral TAVR

vascular procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within , Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD performed more cardiac procedures, fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, and minimally invasive aortic valve replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for aortic valve replacement, bypass surgery, cardiac procedures, endovascular procedures, fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, heart bypass surgery (CABG), heart surgery, heart valve procedures, heart valve replacement, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, minimally invasive heart valve treatment, minimally invasive valve replacement, non-surgical aortic valve replacement, non-surgical heart valve treatment, non-surgical valve replacement, open chest surgery, open heart surgery, percutaneous procedures, percutaneous valve treatment, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter valve treatment, transfemoral TAVR (through the groin), and vascular procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon during 2012 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	16
cardiac procedures	32
doctor visit	15
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
open surgery	32
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon during 2013 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	20
cardiac procedures	40
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
open surgery	40
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	13

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	19
cardiac procedures	38
doctor visit	25
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
open surgery	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	20
cardiac procedures	64
doctor visit	13
hospital care	129
inpatient care	129
open surgery	40
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	32
cardiac procedures	64
doctor visit	22
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165
open surgery	64
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	64

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	49
Dementia	12
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	46
cardiac procedures	92
doctor visit	66
hospital care	180
inpatient care	180
open surgery	92
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	92

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	13
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	33
cardiac procedures	66
doctor visit	46
hospital care	161
inpatient care	161
open surgery	66
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	66

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	57
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	29
cardiac procedures	58
doctor visit	34
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145
open surgery	58
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	48
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	22
doctor visit	42
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128
open surgery	22
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	16
cardiac procedures	108
doctor visit	122
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128
minimally invasive procedures	38
open surgery	32
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	32
vascular procedures	38

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	57

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	16
cardiac procedures	116
doctor visit	87
hospital care	161
inpatient care	161
minimally invasive procedures	42
open surgery	32
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	32
vascular procedures	42

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	61

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon during 2024 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	20
cardiac procedures	164
doctor visit	113
hospital care	158
inpatient care	158
minimally invasive procedures	62
open surgery	40
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40
vascular procedures	62

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	73

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

bypass surgery	23
cardiac procedures	72
doctor visit	53
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
minimally invasive procedures	47
open surgery	46
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	46
vascular procedures	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	42
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	1
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	47

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1985. He completed residency at University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certified - American Board of Surgery - General Surgery & Cardiothoracic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School (1985)

Residency: University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals (1990)

Board Certification: Certified - American Board of Surgery - General Surgery & Cardiothoracic Surgery (2026)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 77 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD from all over the web to help you find the right .

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert A. Lancey, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$4,725 ABT 719 $4,200	$525
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$117 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $117
AtriCure, Inc.	$98 $98
ABIOMED	$93 Impella $93
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$89 LifeSPARC $89
Other	$303 SAMSCA $69	Epic Stented Tissue Valve $28	Precision Flow $22	PREVELEAK $21	XARELTO $20	Other $141

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,725
Food and Beverage	$700

Biography

Dr. Robert Lancey works as a thoracic surgery. Dr. Lancey is professionally affiliated with Sentara Health. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Massachusetts. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Harrisonburg, VA.