Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
14 Richland Medical Park Dr, Suite 320, 
Columbia, SC 

Overview

Cristina Lara is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Hip Replacement and Endoscopy.

Dr. Lara is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Faculty Of Medicine & Health Sciences, Surcolombiana University

Residency

University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Specialties

Hospital Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Mayo Clinic

Hospital Affiliations

Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

PRISMA HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-MIDLANDS
14 Richland Medical Park Dr, Suite 320, Columbia, SC 29203

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cristina Lara

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cristina Lara?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Cristina Lara by calling their office at 803-434-6771. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Cristina Lara a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cristina Lara is classified as an Experienced expert for Hip Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Cristina Lara specialize in?

While Dr. Cristina Lara is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.

Does Dr. Cristina Lara participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Cristina Lara has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hip Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Cristina Lara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Cristina Lara accept my insurance?

Dr. Cristina Lara accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-434-6771 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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