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Marc Sean Lavender, M.D.
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999 East Ridge Road, Suite 800
Rochester, NY 14621
About Me
Dr. Lavender believes the physician's role is not only as a partner in healing but also as a teacher. He strives to treat each individual within the context of their unique personal and social situations, and ensures that his patients have a good understanding of their medical problems and treatments. Dr. Lavender has special interest in the way our lifestyles and our environment affect personal health. He also has special interest in sports medicine and preventive care of children and adults.
Faculty Appointments
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine (Part-Time) - Department of Medicine, Primary Care Physicians (SMD)
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Part-Time) - Department of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine (SMD) - Joint
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Residency, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2005 - 2009
Internship, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2004 - 2005
Education
MD | Ohio State University College of Medicine. 2004
Awards
Lawrence A. Kohn Teaching Fellow. 2020
The Satcher Community Health Improvement Award. 2019
Lawrence A. Kohn Teaching Fellow. 2019
Phi Beta Kappa. 1998
Phi Kappa Phi. 1997
Schuster Award for Outstanding Medicine.
Letters of Commendation.
Summa Cum Laude.
Deans List - 11 quarters.
Ratings & Comments
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Ratings
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Patient Comments
Dr. Lavender always goes above and beyond for his patients and does an incredible job of making them feel heard and understood.
Feb 19, 2024
Dr. Lavender has been fantastic to work with.
Feb 15, 2024
Dr. Marc Lavender is a very compassionate, friendly, knowledgeable and professional physician. He is the best physician I have ever seen for my health issues. I have recommended him to friends and family members. He deserves recognition for his outstanding service to his patients!
Jan 29, 2024
Dr. Lavender always listens.
Jan 22, 2024
Dr L is very kind & caring. He asks how I am dealing with pain & celiac. He cares for my family & understands the issues we are facing. He follows up when I express concerns about my husband's health. I feel that he sees us all as people, full human beings. We all feel very lucky to have him as our PCP.
Jan 20, 2024
Dr Lavender is one of the best PCPs I have ever had, knowledgeable and helpful and compassionate
Dec 11, 2023
All good, Dr Lavender Is the best I spend most of my time In Florida and always make an appointment with Dr Lavender when I'm coming to Rochester because I value his opinion and trust his diagnosis much more than the DR's I see in Florida.
Dec 09, 2023
Marc Lavender. He is an outstanding doctor.
Dec 07, 2023
Dr Lavender is always great to work with. He listens to my concerns and explains things so that I can understand. He doesn't make me feel bad about myself, but he still manages to emphasize things I can or should do differently to improve my health.
Oct 10, 2023
I'm really pleased and fortunate to be a client at East Ridge Family Practice
Sep 28, 2023
Dr Lavender is a true expert in his profession and consistently demonstrates compassion, respect and knowledge in regards to my medical well being. Thank you!
Sep 28, 2023
Dr. Lavender is very knowledgeable and does take his time with us he's very good about responding on my chart as well
Sep 23, 2023
Dr. Lavender is always caring and thorough.
Sep 23, 2023
Always good
Aug 26, 2023
Health care was great
Aug 18, 2023
Dr Lavender and staff are great
Aug 18, 2023
Dr Lavender He always takes his time, I used to use mychart to contact him and he would answer at like 11 pm
Aug 18, 2023
Very happy
Aug 18, 2023
Dr. Lavender is the best Dr I have ever !!
Aug 18, 2023
All were great
Aug 17, 2023
He always treats me with respect.
Jul 21, 2023
Dr. Lavender takes his time and really cares about his patients.
Jul 21, 2023
[...] Everyone was helpful [...]
Jul 20, 2023
[...] thank you for helping me with my problem
Jul 20, 2023
Dr Lavender is the best. He added me into his already busy schedule and always shows care and concern.
Jul 14, 2023
Always good.
Jul 13, 2023
We covered a range of topics since this is a once a year visit. He listened to my questions and comments and had a dialogue with me on all of them.
Jul 13, 2023
Everything is good.
Jun 25, 2023
I feel cared and secure in my health from Dr Lavender.
Jun 25, 2023
Dr Lavender is a devoted servant of his profession. I know iam in good hands.
Jun 25, 2023
As always Dr. Lavender is the best and the young lady that did my eye exam was wonderful as well!
Jun 18, 2023
Dr. Lavender always make me feel comfortable.
May 18, 2023
I have always received excellent care from anyone I've seen at this office. When I email the Dr and he's out of the office, his staff reply promptly, which I appreciate.
Apr 03, 2023
Dr. Lavender and his staff are outstanding professionals
Mar 31, 2023
Dr. Lavender is so special. He's very kind & caring. He remembers my diagnosis & the medicines I take. He cares for my whole family. We are so lucky to have him as our primary care doctor.
Mar 22, 2023
Everyone that I've interacted with at this office has been very kind and professional. I'm not good with names, so I can't call them out individually, but I feel seen & heard by everyone.
Mar 22, 2023
Dr. Lavender is the best doctor I've ever had. He is my families dr.
Mar 20, 2023
I'm always impressed by the office and doc . I have no concerns with any changes always friendly
Mar 16, 2023
My doc is always honest with me and addresses all my concerns! And he's always quick with return questions and refills of prescription
Mar 16, 2023
Despite how busy Dr. Lavender is, he is always kind to me and always shows respect and active listening whenever I talk about my medical concerns. His approach is very patient-centered.
Mar 09, 2023
Dr. Lavender and all staff members are top notch..
Mar 07, 2023
The medical assistant that took my vital data was great and dr. Lavender is always awesome.
Mar 05, 2023
I was completely satisfied
Mar 05, 2023
Very pleased with the service
Feb 18, 2023
Dr. Lavender is the best! [...]
Jan 25, 2023
I hope Dr Lavender Is always on PC physician. He Is kind and very caring as well as thorough.
Jan 12, 2023
The doctors at this facility are amazing. I appreciate the due diligence, exceptional medical care and would recommend this facility to family and friends.
Dec 26, 2022
Dr. Lavender was amazing. He did all he could to get me immediate assistance with my medical issues and worked late hours to help manage my pain and refer me to neurology. He is a valuable asset to the team there.
Dec 26, 2022
Dr Marc Lavender is the best. So very caring and easy to talk to about anything. Always answers my questions and explains things so I can understand. Quick to respond to my MyChart notes. We've been with him since 2014 and hope to be with him for many more years. Dr Beddoe did good when she brought him on board.
Dec 21, 2022
Always very attentive, compassionate, servicing with intent to assist in solving the medical issue at hand. Very patient.
Dec 15, 2022
All the work was very nice and I treat with respect.
Nov 22, 2022
Dr. Marc Lavender is the best Doctor that I have ever had.
Nov 18, 2022
Everything is fine with my visits to my doctor's office. I get excellent service Everything I go there.
Nov 18, 2022
Dr. Marc Lavender is the best provider I have ever had.
Oct 28, 2022
Keep the good work
Oct 22, 2022
Keep up the good work
Aug 17, 2022
Everything's fine
Aug 07, 2022
Dr. Lavender is a very special Dr. Who cares and listens. All the staff members were friendly and caring....made me feel comfortable.
Jul 29, 2022
Every thing good right now.
Jul 19, 2022
[...] I always have a great experience.
Jul 17, 2022
I now spend most of the time in Florida but every year I make it a point to see Dr Lavender because I trust him more than the Dr I see in Florida and love the way I'm treated by him.
Jul 17, 2022
Doctor not rushing the patient when she's trying to explain something when he came late into the room.
Jul 15, 2022
Dr Lavender is very the best. I do not recall the nurse who treated me but she was excellent too. The entire staff is friendly and kind.
Jul 03, 2022
Dr Herrmann has been my primary doctor since I was born and I wouldn't trade her for the world. She is simply the bestI have also seen Dr. Howe and Dr. Lavender when I have had urgent appointments. They were very nice, understanding, professional, and were able to give me answers to my questions
May 31, 2022
[...] Everything was wonderful!!
May 20, 2022
Dr. Marc Lavender - always listens to my health concerns, takes my concerns seriously; gives clear, comprehensible & comprehensive explanations, involves me in decision-making.
Apr 28, 2022
Dr. Marc Lavender is always wonderful.
Apr 26, 2022
Dr Lavender is a compassionate provider.
Apr 25, 2022
Dr. Lavender is always kind, patient and listens carefully.
Apr 10, 2022