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Robert Lyons, MD

Robert Lyons, MD

Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Speaks

Languages

English

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact

(734) 712-5500
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact
(734) 712-5500

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

Locations & Contact

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About

Robert Lyons, MD is board-certified in thoracic surgery and in general surgery. Dr. Lyons completed his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of California Los Angeles and was awarded the James L. Cox Fellowship by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lyons clinical interests include coronary artery bypass grafting, treating aortic valve disease with minimally invasive approaches such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), minimally invasive atrial fibrillation surgery (MAZE procedure), and aortic aneurysm disease.

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid
  • Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • BCBS of Michigan Federal / Traditional
  • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
  • BCBS of Michigan PPO Commercial
  • BCN Medicare Advantage
  • BCN of Michigan HMO
  • BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan - Medicaid
  • Cofinity (Network)
  • Community Care
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Medicare Advantage
  • HAP Empowered (Medicaid)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Commercial ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • Medicaid - Michigan
  • Medicare (Traditional)
  • Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Multiplan PHCS (Network)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Medicare Advantage
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network
  • Priority Health / Cigna Commercial
  • Priority Health / Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare (Humana Military) Non-Prime Plans
  • TRICARE (Humana Military) Prime
  • United Healthcare Commercial ALL PLANS
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
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Conditions Treated

  • Heart Care

Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
Eastern Virginia Medical School

Internship:
University of Florida Medical Center

Medical School:
University of Florida College of Medicine

Fellowship:
University of California at Los Angeles-Cardiothoracic Surgery

Board Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Provider Groups

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Trinity Health Medical Providers

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(158 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

79 Reviews

10/21/2024

Excellent care!

09/23/2024

I am very happy to have this group of professionals in my corner.

09/09/2024

Trinity health is an excellent facility.

07/30/2024

He is very easy to understand and you can tell he really cares about the people in his care.

07/29/2024

I forgot to mention THOROUGH before.

07/22/2024

Would recommend 100%

06/17/2024

Delighted!

06/10/2024

Couldn鈥檛 have got better care if they had been my family

06/03/2024

Just wait time from scheduled appointment time.

05/20/2024

Everything went as planned, and I am almost fully recovered, with no major complications.

04/15/2024

Overall, good experience

03/18/2024

Over all a good experience

03/18/2024

Everyone was very helpful.

03/11/2024

Nothing more, nothing less.

03/04/2024

I can鈥檛 say enough good things for both Dr. Lyons and Sue

03/04/2024

Dr.Lyons group were excellent with us during a hard time for me

02/26/2024

During my hospital stay, Becca (PA) was excellent-took time with me, answered questions and cared about how i was doing

02/19/2024

Dr Lyons is great. I trusted him with my life and he exceeded expectations.

02/19/2024

Open mind, kind courteous, knowledgeable, caring sincere, a great surgeon!

02/13/2024

Dr. Lyons was very confident and encouraging pre and post surgery . He did an excellent job during the surgery and my family felt I was in 鈥済ood hands's. After surgery I saw him everyday and he was very knowledgeable about my recovery as well as informing me of any possible complications. I would recommend Dr.Lyons to anyone that may need heart surgery in the future.

02/08/2024

Dr. Lyon is an expert surgeon who cares about his patients health, and saved my life when I needed critical care for my heart.

02/05/2024

Always meet any concern that I verbalized and anticipated all my needs

01/29/2024

I am here today because of my experience at the cardiac department at Trinity Health Ann Arbor.

01/15/2024

Very friendly and caring staff and docotor

01/08/2024

Very personable, kind and caring.

12/29/2023

Dr. Lyon spent time explaining the procedure and what to expect. He has a great bed side manner and a special way of calming my worries.

12/26/2023

it's tough to stay on time. a small price to pay for outstanding care.

12/11/2023

Great

12/11/2023

First time I have seen Dr. Lyons he answered all my concerns. He listened to me patiently and explained the upcoming procedure so that I understood.

12/11/2023

He told me what I need to know

11/28/2023

All my questions were answered and the procedure was well explained.

11/28/2023

The cardiac staff is very thorough and eased some of my apprehensions regarding the surgery that lies ahead of me.

11/21/2023

Dr Lyons was excellent Fully trust him with my health

11/12/2023

Dr. Lyons was very patient and confident, and I felt reassured with all my questions and concerns. I never felt rushed when me or my wife asked questions.

11/01/2023

Remarkable care

10/31/2023

This is the right group of doctors for me!!!

10/31/2023

Dr. Lyons was so thorough.

10/25/2023

Listening to our concerns and explaining everything in detail was really helpful!

10/17/2023

Everybody was happy and pleasant

10/06/2023

Highly recommend St. Joseph Hospital. Excellent care.

09/26/2023

I would refer this practice to family and friends.

09/20/2023

Was not rushed and answered my questions.

09/16/2023

He listened to me and answered all my conserns.

09/16/2023

Great Docro

08/08/2023

Wouldn鈥檛 go anywhere else.

06/21/2023

These employees care about you

06/15/2023

It was an excellent consultation in all ways!

06/06/2023

Thank you to everyone who saved my life.

06/06/2023

An excellent doctor. He saved my life by surgery in 2021, what more can I say?

06/01/2023

I respect how humble Dr. Lyon鈥檚 appeared to be.

04/29/2023

Friendly and informative

04/11/2023

I would like to come back for future plans

03/26/2023

The information provided was also provided to my spouse.

03/22/2023

I felt very comfortable when I left the office that I had all my options and long term plan.

03/14/2023

Great care

03/14/2023

I feel so blessed that Dr Lyons was my surgeon. He saved my life and I am so grateful to him.

02/07/2023

Dr.Lyons was just overall good. I couldn't have asked for a better Surgeon.

07/09/2022

IHA - has an awesome team.Highly recommend.

06/30/2022

*Dr. Lyons is an exceptional surgeon. By far the best I have ever had. He and his team saved my life given less than 10% recovery. He is a very knowledgeable heart surgeon & humble, St. Joe's Hospital should be very proud to have a relationship with *Dr. Lyons.

06/08/2022

Excellent.

05/26/2022

*Dr. Lyons is a caring, concerned and comfortable individual, who communicates well and listens attentively. I was very impressed by him.

05/26/2022

*Dr. Robert Lyons was great. He was respectful and very attentive.

05/12/2022

Care has been excellent!

04/11/2022

Very good experience.

02/25/2022

Our discussion was clear & concise.

02/22/2022

Very patient and informative for this consult.

02/02/2022

My experience has only been for screening purposes - and so far I am very well satisfied.

12/28/2021

Dr. Lyons was professional AND friendly. I believe he provided a good assessment of my condition.

12/01/2021

Was confident in his ability to do my surgery.

12/01/2021

Dr. Lyons was obviously backed up from earlier appointments yesterday morning, but he still was most patient in our meeting, taking time to explain my recent CT scan to me, and talking about progress I had made in the 7 months plus following my surgery. He is outstanding with his patients, and I cannot say enough good things about him!

12/01/2021

Excellent and informative.

11/30/2021

It was very good.

11/30/2021

The visit was a very satisfactory experience. Everyone involved, from the receptionist to the nurse, to the doctor himself, was so pleasant, courteous, and helpful. I liked being there very much.

10/27/2021

Great doctor.

09/28/2021

Very informative.

09/24/2021

Very comfortable.

09/02/2021

Very pleased.

09/01/2021

Very accommodating due to fact he pushed a little for surgery to happen sooner then planned. Explained everything about surgery including after care, and what 'could' happen w/surgery and life style.

08/31/2021

Liked him a lot. Explained things in a way I could understand, showed me pictures on computer to help explain, friendly, caring, knowledgeable, reassuring
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