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Dr. Carlos Lara, MD

Family Medicine* Age 64
Dr. Carlos Lara, MD
4.5 (44 Ratings)

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Dr. Carlos Lara, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Ocala, FL.
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Dr. Carlos Lara, MD

Family Medicine* Age 64
Ocala, FL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Carlos Lara, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Ocala, FL.

About

Dr. Lara graduated from San Marcos University in 1987 and completed a residency at St. Joseph's Medical Center | New York Medical College.Dr. Carlos Lara, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Ocala, FL and has 37 years experience. Dr. Lara currently practices at Lara Medical & Associates and are affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. At present, Dr. Lara received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 44 times. Dr. Lara's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lara also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lara is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chondromalacia
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Geriatric Diseases
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
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Heart Disease
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Hemorrhoids
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
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Lipid Disorders
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Lung Failure
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
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Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
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Radiculopathy
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Raynaud's Disease
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Restless Leg Syndrome
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Sinusitis
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Strep Throat
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Symptomatic Menopause
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Tobacco Use Disorder
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Yeast Infections
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
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Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Care Management
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
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Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Preventive Care
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
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Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
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Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urinalysis
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care
  • AvMed
  • Aetna
  • Freedom Network
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Curative EPO
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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Emblem Health
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Lara Medical & Associates
    8599 SW Highway 200, Ocala, FL 34481
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4.5
Based on 44 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (3)

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Jun 16, 2023
This was my first visit with DrLara. He was very attentive, listening to me and answering my questions. He explained how I could solve any health problems I brought up. No long wait. I felt both the doctor and his staff were pleasant, knowledgeable and dedicated to good patient care!
Judy of Ocala — Jun 16, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • San Marcos University
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Medical Center | New York Medical College
Residency Hospital
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Dr. Carlos Lara, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Carlos Lara, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL