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Nina Lara, M.D.
OrthoArizona
Orthopedics: Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Phoenix, AZ
4.9
287 Ratings
145 Comments
Dr. Nina Lara is a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with a strong connection to the Arizona medical community. She specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and treats many different conditions of the spine including adult spinal deformity, degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, sciatica, spinal instability, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, traumatic spine injuries, and more.
4.9
287 Ratings
145 Comments
Dr. Nina Lara is a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with a strong connection to the Arizona medical community. She specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and treats many different conditions of the spine including adult spinal deformity, degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, sciatica, spinal instability, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, traumatic spine injuries, and more.
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Ste. 245
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Ste. 230
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33300 N. 32nd Ave.
Ste. 320
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Phoenix, AZ 85085
Dr. Nina Lara is a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with a strong connection to the Arizona medical community. She earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine in Phoenix and completed her Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the Mayo Clinic of Arizona. Dr. Lara’s desire to learn how to surgically treat the full spectrum of spinal disorders led her to complete her fellowship in minimally invasive and complex spinal disorders at the University of Maryland’s R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.
Dr. Lara believes that each patient’s pain is uniquely different. While there are many issues that back and neck pain have in common, everyone has their own journey. She is passionate about getting to know each of her patients individually and developing a treatment plan together to get them back to doing the activities they love.
She specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and treats many different conditions of the spine including adult spinal deformity, degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, sciatica, spinal instability, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, traumatic spine injuries, and more.
In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Lara spends a significant amount of time mentoring aspiring doctors. As a first-generation college graduate, she takes great pride in helping walk others down the road to achieving their dreams.
Conditions Treated:
- Adult spinal deformity
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Disc herniation
- Sciatica
- Spinal instability
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Traumatic Spine Injuries
Surgical Techniques
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
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Dr. Lara was easy to relate to and very informative. She made sure I understood the ramifications of my issues. I would return to her, if needed.
Dr Lara is a fantastic surgeon. I had a great recovery. I recently fell and hurt my back and she immediately gave me the necessary treatment to follow. She is always so concerned for my wellbeing.
Dr Lara is a surgeon that cares. She takes the time to actually talk to you , and make certain you understand what is going on. Highly recommended!
Very comfortable with her. She answered all my questions and concerns. Explained what my options are and left the office with a better insight relating to my issue.
Very professional, knowledgeable and personable. She is an asset to OrthoArizona and I highly recommend her. She’s very talented and caring. Always thinking of her patients, what is best for them and how she can help them. She is caring and compassionate and goes the extra mile and I highly recommend her. She’s become part of our family.
Hi, Excellent communication and services.
Very helpful
Dr. Lara is an amazing surgeon.
Dr Lara was amazing the way she explained everything so I could understand. I feel confident that I can make a decision about having surgery.
Nina takes the time to listen. She has seen both my daughter and I now on separate occasions. I recommend Dr. Nina Lara to anyone needing ortho.