Dr. Lorraine Ware

Dr. Lorraine Ware, MD

Dr. Lorraine Ware is a pulmonologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She is known for acute lung injury and ARDS.

Dr. Ware is a professor of medicine and pathology at Vanderbilt. Her research looks at blood biomarkers that predict ARDS and at the injured donor lung, including methods to make more donor lungs usable for transplant.

About Dr. Lorraine Ware – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Lorraine Ware, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: ARDS; sepsis; donor lung injury; critical care
• Current Role: Professor of Medicine and Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Female
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Address: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1211 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37232
• Phone: 615-322-5000 (VUMC main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: vumc.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Lorraine Ware:

• Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
• Respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation
• Critical care for severe pneumonia and sepsis

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: Institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Internal Medicine with Pulmonary Disease and/or Critical Care Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine); confirm with the ABIM verification tool
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Insurance

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Fees

No self-pay consultation price for Dr. Lorraine Ware is published. US hospitals publish price-transparency files and offer cost estimates; ask Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s patient financial services for an estimate. Payment methods and cancellation terms are set by the practice.

Professional Information

• Research on ARDS biomarkers and donor lungs
• Leadership in NIH critical care trials networks

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Vanderbilt faculty profile (vumc.org)
• NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov)
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Lorraine Ware known for?

Dr. Lorraine Ware is known for acute lung injury and ARDS.

Where does Dr. Lorraine Ware practice?

She practices at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

What conditions does Dr. Lorraine Ware treat?

She focuses on ARDS and critical illness.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Lorraine Ware?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Vanderbilt University Medical Center before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.