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.
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.
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
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.
Great Doctor. Took the time to listen to my issues.
Extremely knowledgeable, explains everything in layman, understandable, terms, beautiful smile, and kindness. She’s a doctor that cares about her patient..
Dr. Lara was very helpful and very pleasant. She listened to my comments and fully explained what she had found. Would recommend her to others.
friendly and reassuring made us comfortable.
Fantastic communicator.
Very Personable
Dr Lara is kind and fully listened to the issue. She had great knowledge and even better communication. She truly cares for her patients.