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Summary
Dr. Lara graduated from the Harvard Medical School in 1988. She works in Santa Monica, CA and specializes in Pediatrics. Dr. Lara is affiliated with Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
Quick Facts
- 38 years of experience
- Harvard Medical School
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Dr. Maria Elena Lara, MD | Dr. Tamar Heisler | Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton | Dr. Carla Emilce Sargiotto |
| Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Medical Genetics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 38 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Chinese, Spanish | ||
| Santa Monica , CA | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN | Los Angeles , CA |
| Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad Austral Facultad De Ciencas Biomedicas |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Maria Elena Lara
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Maria Elena Lara has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Maria Elena Lara has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
Dr. Maria Elena Lara holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1988.
NPI Number
Dr. Lara's NPI number is 1316982713.
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- Is Dr. Maria Lara accepting new patients?
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- Does Dr. Maria Lara accept my insurance?
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Maria Lara affiliated with?
- Dr. Maria Lara is affiliated with Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
- Does Dr. Maria Lara accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Maria 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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