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Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD

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(Lana Schumacher, MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery and General Practice

UCLA School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: cancer, thoracic cancer, lung nodule, and more.

860 Washington Street South Building, 4th floor
Boston, MA 02111

(617) 636-5589

Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Boston, MA specializing in thoracic surgery and general practice. She graduated from UCLA School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD is affiliated with Southcoast Health, Tufts Medicine and Tufts Medical Center Thoracic Surgery.

Office Locations

860 Washington Street South Building, 4th floor
Boston, MA 02111

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585 Lebanon Street
Melrose, MA 02176

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99 Lincoln Street
Framingham, MA 01702

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41 Montvale Avenue 5th floor
Stoneham, MA 02180

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208 Mill Road 2nd Floor
Fairhaven, MA 02719

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Some issues Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD can help you with:

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“This can be a life-saving opportunity, said Lana Schumacher, a thoracic surgical oncologist and co-director at the Esophageal and Thoracic Institute at Allegheny Health Network.”—"Test may detect lung cancer at earliest stages", WCPO Cincinnati, September 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

VATS segmentectomy

In 2023, Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD performed more VATS segmentectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 25%

By Volume:

thoracic surgery procedures

thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

In 2012, Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD performed more thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boston, MA during 2013 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	16
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	111

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	32
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boston, MA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	49
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boston, MA during 2017 were dissection, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	15
excision	15
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boston, MA during 2018 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	19
doctor visit	12
excision	19
lobectomy	11
lymph node procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	30
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	30

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boston, MA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	27
dissection	36
doctor visit	92
excision	36
lobectomy	19
lymph node procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	101
pulmonary testing	20
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	74

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	19
Dementia	15
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boston, MA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	17
dissection	27
doctor visit	147
excision	27
gastrointestinal procedures	29
lymph node procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	91
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	22
Dementia	13
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boston, MA during 2022 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	34
doctor visit	183
excision	34
lobectomy	16
lymph node procedures	34
minimally invasive procedures	70
pulmonary testing	14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	70

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Boston, MA were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

bronchoscopy	22
dissection	26
doctor visit	77
excision	26
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
lobectomy	15
lymph node procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	61
pulmonary testing	17
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	79
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	36
85 and over	5
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	54

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	45
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD graduated from UCLA School of Medicine in 2001. She has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: UCLA School of Medicine (2001)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Southcoast Health

Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medical Center Thoracic Surgery

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$197,428 Da Vinci Surgical System $176,453	DA VINCI SP $20,225	DAVINCI XI $750
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc	$7,117 Photofrin $7,117
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$3,801 IMFINZI $2,685	TAGRISSO $1,116
Olympus America Inc.	$1,845 SPiN Thoracic Navigation System, 120V, 60Hz $1,845
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.	$1,697 SPiN Thoracic Navigation System, 120V, 60Hz $1,600	Spin $97
Other	$6,416 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $754	Endo Stapling $588	ReliaTack $460	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $147	SURGICAL $133	Other $4,334

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$122,375
Education	$56,766
Travel and Lodging	$17,884
Food and Beverage	$11,463
Consulting Fee	$8,588
Other	$1,227

Research Payments

Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal, MD has received 23 research payments totaling $153,122.

Biography

Dr. Lana Schumacher-Beal's specialties are general practice and thoracic surgery. Dr. Schumacher-Beal is conversant in Spanish. Areas of expertise for Dr. Schumacher-Beal include esophageal cancer, lung cancer, and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Her professional affiliations include Tufts Medicine and Southcoast Health. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. The average patient rating for Dr. Schumacher-Beal is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Schumacher-Beal has received the following distinction: American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Tufts Medicine reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in MELROSE, MA.