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Dr. Diego Lara, MD

Pediatric Cardiology* Age 47
Dr. Diego Lara, MD
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Dr. Diego Lara, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, LA.
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Dr. Diego Lara, MD

Pediatric Cardiology* Age 47
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Diego Lara, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Lara graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Diego Lara, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Lara currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Slidell Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Lara received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Lara's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lara is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Atrial Septal Defect
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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
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Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA)
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Coronary Artery Aneurysm
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Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
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Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Nuclear Stress Testing
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Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner for Children New Orleans
    1315 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-5200
  2. 2 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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  3. 3 Ochsner Clinic LLC
    69318 Highway 21, Covington, LA 70433
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  4. 4 RCG New Orleans
    1319 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Jul 05, 2016
Dr. Diego Lara has been in my sons life since birth, he has always given me the best options not from just a doctor stand point but from a parents view as well, I hate to see him go but I know he will provide the best care to other families... See you soon Diego Team Chayce????
Chloe Smith in Houston, TX — Jul 05, 2016
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Specialties*
Pediatric Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College Of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Diego Lara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lara's profile.

Dr. Diego Lara, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Slidell Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Diego Lara, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA