Summary

Dr. Lara Wahlster is an oncology specialist who focuses on treating cancer patients with advanced medical expertise. She earned her MD and PhD from Ruprecht-Karls-University Graduate School, providing her with both clinical and research foundations in medicine. Dr. Wahlster completed her pediatrics residency training at Heidelberg University Children's Hospital and the Boston Combined Residency Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center. She further specialized through a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She is fluent in English, Farsi, French, and German.

Dr. Wahlster practices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. She specializes in treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia and respiratory failure, including pediatric respiratory failure cases. Her procedural expertise includes performing bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedures to help diagnose blood disorders. She also has experience with stem cell transplant and bone marrow transplant procedures for patients requiring these advanced treatments.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Farsi, French, German
  • Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
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

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OncologyPediatricsNurse PractitionerOncology
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4.3 
45 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Farsi, French, German Speaks English
Boston , MACambridge , MABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: Ruprecht-Karls-University (Graduate School) Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lara Wahlster

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Lara Wahlster has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Lara Wahlster has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

Lara Wahlster holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.

Residency

Completed their residency at Heidelberg University Children's Hospital, Pediatrics and Boston Combined Residency Program, Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center, Pediatrics.

Medical School

Graduated from Ruprecht-Karls-University (Graduate School) and Ruprecht-Karls-University.

NPI Number

Lara Wahlster's NPI number is 1255793907.

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Lara Wahlster's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
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