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Dr. Michael Lara, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Michael Lara, MD
3.2 (32 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Lara, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in El Paso, TX.
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Dr. Michael Lara, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
El Paso, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Michael Lara, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in El Paso, TX.

About

Dr. Michael Lara, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in El Paso, TX. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and completed a residency at Texas Tech University Health Science Center. They currently practice at Rio Grande Surgeons, PA and are affiliated with Del Sol Medical Center and Las Palmas Medical Center. Dr. Lara has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lara received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Lara is board certified in General Surgery.

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Obesity
Lipomas
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Obesity
Lipomas
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Obesity
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Lipomas
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adhesiolysis
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bladder Surgery
Breast Needle Localization
Breast Surgical Procedure
Central Line Insertion
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophageal Surgery
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Foregut Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastric Banding
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Ventral Herniorrhaphy
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Rio Grande Surgeons, PA
    1655 MOSSWOOD ST, El Paso, TX 79935
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 591-7700
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Del Sol Medical Center Bariatric Clinic
    10175 Gateway Blvd W Ste 130, El Paso, TX 79925
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 594-5250

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lara
3.2
Based on 32 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (14)

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Nov 29, 2023
Wonderful doctor in my surgery before and after, office staff super helpful too, his nursing staff is awesome. Not to sure on with the nutritionists not to helpful they don't return calls or really answer my questions they just gave me hand out have had to figure out things on my own. Over all I do recommend him!!
— Nov 29, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Lara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lara's profile.

Dr. Michael Lara, MD is affiliated with Del Sol Medical Center and Las Palmas Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Lara, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Del Sol Medical Center

    10301 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX

  • Las Palmas Medical Center

    1801 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX