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Dr. Lara Atwater, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (2)
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12 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Lara Atwater, MD

Dr. Lara Atwater, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Portland, OR. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 12 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with OHSU Hospital - Marquam Hill Campus and Tuality Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Atwater an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Atwater works at Practice in Portland, OR with other offices in Hillsboro, OR. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Atwater's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ohsu Hospital
    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (808) 391-4667
  2. 2
    University Andrology Lab LLC
    3303 S Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 494-6400
  3. 3
    Ohsu Health Hillsboro Medical Center
    335 SE 8th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 681-1177
  4. 4
    Tuality Physical Medicine & Electrodiagnostic Center
    1200 NE 48th Ave Ste 1100, Hillsboro, OR 97124 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 844-8219

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  • OHSU Hospital - Marquam Hill Campus
  • Tuality Community Hospital

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Limb Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Limb Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
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Limb Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Bunion
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Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hammer Toe
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Tibial Fracture
Hammer Toe Repair
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Avascular Necrosis
Bunionette
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Replacement
Arthrocentesis
Bunion Surgery
Bunionette Surgery
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Lara Atwater, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1366718116
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Atwater. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Atwater.

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