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1 Rating with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Diego Lara is a cardiovascular disease specialist who brings 18 years of experience to his practice in New Orleans. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Lara pursued advanced fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine, where he specialized in cardiovascular medicine. He is fluent in English.
Dr. Lara practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. His expertise includes treating congenital heart disease, high blood pressure, and pediatric obesity. He performs specialized heart procedures including dobutamine stress echocardiograms, doppler echocardiograms, and angiograms to diagnose and monitor heart conditions.
Dr. Lara practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. His expertise includes treating congenital heart disease, high blood pressure, and pediatric obesity. He performs specialized heart procedures including dobutamine stress echocardiograms, doppler echocardiograms, and angiograms to diagnose and monitor heart conditions.
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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
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Spent time with me
- Provided follow-up after the visit
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Office Location
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| Diego Lara, MD | Dr. Joy Baw Tsai, MD | Dr. Ryley Adam Mcpeters, MD | Dr. Alexander Dale Glaser, MD |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Pediatrics | Interventional Cardiology | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 18 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| New Orleans , LA | New Orleans , LA | New Orleans , LA | New Orleans , LA |
| Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine - GME | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Diego Lara
Medical Specialties
Diego Lara has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Diego Lara has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Diego Lara holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine - GME in 2016, Baylor College of Medicine - GME in 2015, and Baylor College of Medicine in 2015.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of Alabama at Birmingham - UAB in 2011 and University of Alabama in 2011.
Internship
Completed their internship at University of Alabama in 2009.
Medical School
Graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine - GME in 2008 and Tulane University in 2008.
NPI Number
Diego Lara's NPI number is 1891953741.
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- Which hospitals is Diego Lara affiliated with?
- Diego Lara is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.
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- Does Diego Lara accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Diego Lara has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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