Donald J. Lazas, MD, FACP, AGAF

Dr. Lazas is a physician leader specializing in the care of digestive diseases with over 25 years of experience in patient care, healthcare management & delivery, clinical research, and entrepreneurial innovation, both in and outside the medical practice setting.  He is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of the transformative GI research company ObjectiveGI, Inc.  and is a senior partner at Nashville specialty practice Associates in Gastroenterology, PLC and Associated Endoscopy, LLC.

Don is a graduate of the George Washington University School of Medicine and received post-graduate and fellowship training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.  Dr. Lazas is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association.  While serving in the United States Army, he achieved the rank of Major in the Army Medical Corps.

Most important to Dr. Lazas is his wife Kathy of 34 years, his 5 children, grandchildren and extended family and his faith.