Dr. Carlos E. Lara, MD | Ocala, FL | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

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Dr. Lara graduated from the Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando in 1987. He works in Ocala, FL and 1 other location and specializes in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Family Medicine. Dr. Lara is affiliated with WEST MARION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL.

accepting new patients
4.5

32 Ratings
39 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
New York Medical College
11 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Lara's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

32 Ratings with 11 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Spent time with me: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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I really like the doctors, the office staff was much better before they opened the second office, also, they are very slow at getting referrals taken care of for their patience’s. The doctors are very nice and they get you into the office as quickly as possible.

July 16th, 2019

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overall a great doctor. im very happy with everything. wait can be long sometimes however its because the doctor gives you quality time. which is hard to find these days

October 23rd, 2018

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takes months to get an apt. even if u are a patient

January 6th, 2016

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Great Doctor. He takes his time and high quality of care.

September 7th, 2015

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EXCELLENT DOCTOR

September 2nd, 2015

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Dr Lara's office is excellent from the staff to the doctors. They are friendly always with a smile in their face. Makes me feel like family as soon as I walk in the office.

December 24th, 2014

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Sometimes the wait time can be long however you get the time you want with me. Great to find a good doctor.

September 30th, 2014

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Dr. Lara is wonderful. It took me two years to find him and believe me, I won't leave this office, ever!! He and his staff are just great. He is very thorough and caring. He takes all the time you need, listens and shows genuine concern for you and your healthcare needs. Glad I finally found a great doctor here in Florida. I am VERY, VERY,HAPPY

September 1st, 2014

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You sometimes have to wait for a while. however its because he takes his time with all his patients. I would recommend anyone in the area to go see him.

March 5th, 2014

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he is number one in our books. Always there for you at anytime. And the staff is great also.

April 5th, 2010

Lara Medical And Associates

8599 SW Highway 200Ocala, FL 34481

Tel: (352) 861-0043

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

Hca Florida West Marion Hospital

4600 Sw 46th CtOcala, FL 34474

Tel: (352) 291-3000


Dr. Carlos Enrique Lara, MD	Cynthia Lynn Williamson	Francisca Perdomo	Lori R Esarey
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.5 (32 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English
Ocala , FL	Inverness , FL	Summerfield , FL	Lady Lake , FL
Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare

Check-up
Contraception
Family Medicine
Family Planning
Immunization
Influenza
Weight Loss
Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Dr. Carlos Enrique Lara holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Medical College.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Lara's NPI number is 1265475511.

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What languages does Dr. Carlos Lara speak?: Dr. Carlos Lara speaks Spanish and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Carlos Lara affiliated with?: Dr. Carlos Lara is affiliated with WEST MARION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL.
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