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1655 Mosswood St
El Paso, TX 79935Phone+1 915-591-7700Fax+1 915-591-3170- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Michael Lara, MD is a general surgeon in El Paso, Texas. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Texas, Wisconsin, and New Mexico. He is affiliated with Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare, University Medical Center of El Paso, and Las Palmas Medical Center.
Education & Training
- Texas Tech University HSC El PasoResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2003
- University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 2004 - 2026
- NM State Medical License 2001 - 2021
- WI State Medical License 2003 - 2005
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PrognoCIS EHR, Bizmatics, 2013
- Fellow American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 28 citationsLength of stay and impact on readmission rates after laparoscopic gastric bypass.Matthew T. Baker, Michael D. Lara, Christopher J. Larson, Pamela J. Lambert, Michelle A. Mathiason, Shanu N. Kothari> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2006 Jul 1
- 12 citationsSuperior mesenteric artery syndrome after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypassMatthew T. Baker, Michael D. Lara, Shanu N. Kothari> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2005 May 1
- 22 citationsSuperior mesenteric artery syndrome after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypassThomas J. Schroeppel, Wayne S. Chilcote, Michael D. Lara, Shanu N. Kothari> ;Surgery. 2005 Mar 1
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Press Mentions
- El Paso Doctor Provides Expert Advice on How to Lose Weight, Stay ActiveJanuary 23rd, 2021
Professional Memberships
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Hospital Affiliations
- Las Palmas Del Sol HealthcareEl Paso, Texas
- Las Palmas Medical CenterEl Paso, Texas
- University Medical Center of El PasoEl Paso, Texas