Summary

Dr. Lara Wahlster specializes in oncology, focusing on cancer care for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree and PhD from Ruprecht-Karls-University Graduate School. Dr. Wahlster completed her pediatric residency training at both Heidelberg University Children's Hospital and through the Boston Combined Residency Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center. She further advanced her expertise through a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Wahlster is multilingual, speaking French, German, Farsi, and English.

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Wahlster practices at the renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She provides specialized care for patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and treats respiratory complications that can occur in cancer patients. Her procedural expertise includes performing bone marrow biopsies to help diagnose blood cancers and conducting complete blood count tests to monitor patient health. Dr. Wahlster also utilizes various pathology tests to guide treatment decisions for her patients.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks French, German, Farsi, English
  • Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OncologyPediatricsNurse PractitionerDiagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
25 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks French, German, Farsi, English Speaks Spanish, Chinese, French, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Boston , MABoston , MANeedham , MAConcord , MA
Med School: Ruprecht-Karls-University (Graduate School) Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lara Wahlster

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lara Wahlster has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lara Wahlster has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Residency

Heidelberg University Children's Hospital, Pediatrics
Boston Combined Residency Program, Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center, Pediatrics

Medical School

Ruprecht-Karls-University (Graduate School)
Ruprecht-Karls-University

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Lara Wahlster speak?
Dr. Lara Wahlster speaks French, German, Farsi, and English.
Is Dr. Lara Wahlster accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. Lara Wahlster's office located?
Dr. Lara Wahlster's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
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