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Summary
Dr. Lara's special interests are fetal cardiology, quality improvement and patient safety. He is the Acting Chief Quality Officer for the Department of Pediatrics. He is the co-director of the Ochsner Fetal Diagnosis and Care Program. He is a site co-investigator in the Phase IIb Efficacy Study of Umbilical Cord Blood Mononuclear Cell Intramyocardial Injection for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and HLHS Variants trial.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 18 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Baylor College of Medicine - GME
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
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| Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine - GME | Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Diego Lara
Medical Specialties
Dr. Diego Lara has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Diego Lara has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine - GME2016
Baylor College of Medicine - GME2015
Baylor College of Medicine2015
Residency
University of Alabama at Birmingham - UAB2011
University of Alabama2011
Internship
University of Alabama2009
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine - GMEGraduated in 2008
Tulane UniversityGraduated in 2008
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- Dr. Diego Lara's office is located at 1319 Jefferson Hwy Ste 201, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
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