Overview
Diego Lara is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Heterotaxy Syndrome.
Dr. Lara is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lara is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1319 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lara has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
University Medical Center
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Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans
Dr. Craig A. Sable is a pediatric cardiologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Washington Adventist Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Frederick Memorial Hospital, Peninsula Regional Medical Center and Children’s National Medical Center, where he is the director of echocardiography and pediatric cardiology fellowship training, as well as the medical director of telemedicine. He practices out of Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Sable has expertise in cardiac imaging, echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiogram. Dr. Sable earned his medical degree from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Children’s National Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in pediatric cardiology. Dr. Sable has led medical mission trips to Uganda, resulting in over 150 children receiving life-saving treatment. He has also helped improve the cardiology program for open heart surgery at the Uganda Heart Institute at Mulago Hospital. Dr. Sable has been named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine, a Super Doctor by Washington Post magazine and a Regional Top Doctor for the Washington, D.C. area by Castle Connolly. Dr. Sable is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. He chairs several committees for the American Heart Association and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Sable has contributed to numerous publications and presented on pediatric cardiology topics. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage American Heart Doctor Helps Children in Uganda. Voice of America (06/10/2015) Potomac Doctor Fixes Broken Hearts. The Connection (03/31/2015) D.C. Doctor Working to Save Mike, Other Ugandan Kids at Risk of Preventable Death. The Huffington Post (02/21/2015). Dr. Sable is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Septal Defects, Tetralogy of Fallot, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Aortic Regurgitation. Dr. Sable is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology. Dr. Sable is currently accepting new patients.
Children's Hospital New Orleans
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Diego A. Lara
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Diego A. Lara?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Diego A. Lara by calling their office at 504-842-5200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Diego A. Lara a top-rated expert for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Diego A. Lara is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), 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. Diego A. Lara specialize in?
While Dr. Diego A. Lara is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, and Pediatric Myocarditis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Diego A. Lara participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Diego A. Lara has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). You can view a list of Dr. Diego A. Lara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Diego A. Lara accept my insurance?
Dr. Diego A. Lara accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-5200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Lara isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Lara isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Heterotaxy SyndromeDr. Lara isExperienced. Learn about Heterotaxy Syndrome.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Mitral AtresiaDr. Lara isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Atresia.
- MyocarditisDr. Lara isExperienced. Learn about Myocarditis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Lara isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Lara isExperienced. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.