Dr. Lara Heather Spence, MD

Dr. Lara Spence is a surgeon who specializes in surgery and critical care medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine and has been practicing for 13 years. Her dual expertise allows her to provide comprehensive surgical care while managing critically ill patients who require intensive monitoring and treatment.

Dr. Spence is affiliated with Harbor UCLA Medical Center and University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest, where she practices in San Diego, California. She treats patients with conditions such as cuts and wounds, arm fractures, and chronic kidney disease. Her surgical skills include performing chest imaging procedures and specialized laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis. These minimally invasive techniques help patients recover more quickly with smaller incisions.