“I really enjoy patient interaction and tailoring care for each patient.”

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonology

Areas of Expertise

  • Acute & Urgent Care
  • Chronic Cough
  • Complex Medical Conditions
  • Disease Management
  • Pulmonary Diseases
  • Special Interest in Asthma

Education

Fellowship

George Washington University Medical Center
Pulmonology
Washington, D.C.
1982

Internship and Residency

Metropolitan Hospital Center
Internal Medicine
New York, NY
1977 and 1979

Medical School

University of Minnesota Medical School
Doctor of Medicine
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1976

Undergraduate School

University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1972

Hospitals Affiliated With

George Washington University Hospital
Sibley Memorial
Suburban Hospital

Professional Associations

American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)
Fellow

American College of Physicians (FACP)
Fellow

American Thoracic Society (ATS)
Member

Jacobi Medical Society
Member

Academic Appointments

George Washington University Medical School
Clinical Professor of Medicine
2006 – Present

Georgetown University Medical School
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
1997 – Present

Personal Interests

Dr. Lerner is has many personal interests, including spending time with his family, playing sports, traveling, and reading.

Biography

Dr. Lerner is focused on making your care experience as personal, convenient, and comfortable as possible. He takes the time to fully listen and understand your needs, and then work with you to develop an appropriate plan of action. He wants you to be a full participating partner in your healthcare.