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Summary
Dr. Lara Spence treats ventral hernia, cholelithiasis, and abdominal pain, and performs therapeutic hypothermia, laparoscopy, and chronic wound care. She practices surgery and critical care medicine and has 13 years of experience.
She earned her MD from the University of California Davis School of Medicine and is affiliated with Harbor UCLA Medical Center and the University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest, where she sees patients in San Diego, California.
She earned her MD from the University of California Davis School of Medicine and is affiliated with Harbor UCLA Medical Center and the University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest, where she sees patients in San Diego, California.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 13 years of experience
- 7 insurance plans accepted
- University Of California Davis School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest
200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103 Tel: (858) 657-7000
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| Dr. Lara Heather Spence, MD | Jacob James Gissy | Dr. Joseph Pinckney Mizzell III, MD | Dr. David Chao, MD |
| Surgery | Anesthesiology | Critical Care Medicine | Emergency Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 13 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | ||
| San Diego , CA | San Diego , CA | La Jolla , CA | Las Vegas , NV |
| Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Central Florida College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lara Heather Spence
Medical Specialties
Dr. Lara Heather Spence has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Lara Heather Spence has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. Lara Heather Spence holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California Davis School Of Medicine in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Spence's NPI number is 1942505045.
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- Does Dr. Lara Spence accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Lara Spence accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Lara Spence affiliated with?
- Dr. Lara Spence is affiliated with Harbor Ucla Medical Center and University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest.
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