Dr. Diego Lara
Overview
Diego Lara is a Pediatric Cardiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Lara is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1319 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
2700 Napoleon Ave. 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70115
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.
Office
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Diego Lara
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Diego Lara?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Diego 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 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 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 Lara specialize in?
While Dr. Diego Lara is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, and Transposition of the Great Arteries. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Diego Lara participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Diego Lara has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). You can view a list of Dr. Diego 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 Lara accept my insurance?
Dr. Diego 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- 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.