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Nina Lara, M.D.
OrthoArizona
Orthopedics: Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Phoenix, AZ
4.8
261 Ratings
128 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.
4.8
261 Ratings
128 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
Phoenix, AZ 85085
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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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Wonderful experience. She listened to my concerns. She showed me my x-rays and MRI, and explained things in lay man's terms. Gave me options for treatment and the next steps.
Dr. Lara was very pleasant and professional. She answered all of my questions and made the whole experience very relaxing and informative.
excellent discussion about my back issues.
Not impressed- she didn’t even examine me- she had me take 1 step to see how I walked- said my back is fine - clearly it’s not since my legs go numb and I fall while having excruciating pain. Had the feeling she assumed I was a drug addict.
She took the time to review my X-rays and explain
She is so positive and friendly immediately as she greets you. She is very professional and has a knack for understanding as she listens to me (and my spouse) explain my issues. She then gives you an easy step by step process to help relieve your pain and hopefully, make the next steps easier to accept. Good job Dr. Lara
great communicator with patients and so easy to talk to
Dr. Lara listened to what I had to say explained what needed to be done. I felt comfortable with the treatment she outlined for me.
Dr. Lara is one fantastic doctor who is in tune with her patients.
I chose Dr. Lara for a second opinion, and I’m so grateful I did. She reassured me when I was told I needed a second cervical fusion. Her warmth and thorough explanations helped me fully understand my condition and gave me a clear path forward.