Accepting New Patients
Lara T. Kose, MD, MS
- Internal Medicine
Average rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Encino Primary Care
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15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 350, Encino, CA 91436
US
About
Dr. Lara Kose is a general internal medicine physician who practices in Encino. She provides comprehensive care to her patients, and her clinical interests include preventive care, heart disease and diabetes. She is fluent in Armenian.
Dr. Kose received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. She then completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Master of Science degree from the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Kose was raised in LA’s San Fernando Valley, where she is happy to be practicing medicine. When she's not working, Dr. Kose enjoys spending time with her husband and her daughter, traveling, hiking, cooking, and live music.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
Residency
Internal Medicine, Huntington Memorial Hospital, 2020
Degrees
MD, Drexel University College of Medicine, 2017
MS, University of California, San Diego, 2011
Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2023-2025
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Areas of Focus
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2023-2025
Links
Reviews
Overall Rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
265 total ratings | 186 reviews
5.0
May 31, 2025
She is very kind and knowledgeable
5.0
May 30, 2025
Smart & kind
5.0
May 30, 2025
Dr.Kose is amazing. She always listens when I’m concerned about something with my health. She’s patient and always takes the time to explain things to me.
5.0
May 29, 2025
Dr. Kose and her nurse were both interested in resolving my poor sore arm. Dr. Kose’s made several suggestions as to where to start my recovery. So I will return to physical therapy and see if that works.
5.0
May 27, 2025
Dr Kose is always easy to talk to, she listens. She is thoughtful about her recommendations. She asks questions. I know she’s a busy doctor, but I never feel rushed when I see her. I wish more doctors were like her.
5.0
May 23, 2025
Very Informative. Amazing Help
5.0
May 22, 2025
She listened. That's a BIGGIE!!!
4.0
May 22, 2025
She was quite pleasant & professional
5.0
May 21, 2025
Lara was able to accommodate my rushed appt and needs. Thankfully I can keep my surgery date.
5.0
May 21, 2025
Amazing Everyone was so nice and helpful and caring I couldn’t ask for a better experience thank you for being there for me
5.0
May 20, 2025
The doctor explained my situation clearly, and I am moving forward to improve my health,
5.0
May 19, 2025
She spent a lot of time with me and was very encouraging and inspiring.
5.0
May 17, 2025
De. Kose is attentive, detailed, and thorough.
5.0
May 15, 2025
Dr. Kose is the best. We love her. I only wish that we had found her sooner. We are truly grateful to have her as our doctor.
5.0
May 15, 2025
Everything was great very efficient
5.0
May 15, 2025
We discussed numerous health issues and concerns. Dr. Kose offered advice, etc. Always friendly and helpful.
5.0
May 13, 2025
Dr. Kose, is patient, kind, she really listens and cares
5.0
May 12, 2025
We spoke in detail about my blood pressure and referred me for an MRI for rotator cup pain . Dr . Kose was great!
5.0
May 12, 2025
The doctor made sure she answered all of my questions and checked all the points I had questions about
5.0
May 10, 2025
Dr very helpful, kind and showed concern
5.0
May 9, 2025
Dr Kose has been great.
5.0
May 8, 2025
Dr. Kose responded to all of my concerns and more. She is always on top of her game. I trust her implicitly and feel my health improves thanks to her insight and care.
5.0
May 8, 2025
Dr was very kind and supportive. Used shared decision making tactics and was very thorough. I enjoy working with my MD
5.0
May 7, 2025
Dr Kose is an excellent listener and so empathetic. While she is with me I truly feel like I'm being seen and heard.
5.0
May 6, 2025
Dr Kose was very engaged and focused on helping me with my concerns and health issue. We discused my symptoms and a few courses of actions and what would be most effective
5.0
May 6, 2025
Doctor was excellent. She was listening to all my issues and order the necessary test for me. I am so grateful for her service.
5.0
May 5, 2025
Dr. Kose is extremely knowledgeable and truly listens to my current status and concerns. One of the best doctors I have ever encountered .
5.0
May 5, 2025
Dr Kose is the most knowledgeable, helpful doctor I’ve ever had. Today was no exception. She recommended the perfect solutions for what ailed me and comforted me about the ailments that I was worried about.
5.0
May 5, 2025
Service with care and compassion
5.0
May 5, 2025
Kose is the best!!! She is so kind, caring and easy to speak to. I'm so grateful to have her as a doctor.
5.0
May 1, 2025
Dr kose very professional and helpful Doctor thanks UCLA
5.0
May 1, 2025
Dr.Kose is in my opinion the best doctor at UCLA she's paitient, kniwledgable about so many things. I'm so comfortable with her as my PCP. Her staff is extremely professional and respectful. I look forward to my visits with Dr.Kise and her staff.
5.0
May 1, 2025
Very thorough
5.0
April 30, 2025
She is knowledgeable and thorough
5.0
April 29, 2025
Dr Kose is such a caring doctor I can’t recommend her enough.
5.0
April 27, 2025
Doctor Kose was very attentive, she addressed all of my concerns.
5.0
April 26, 2025
Great
5.0
April 24, 2025
Very thorough, compassionate.
5.0
April 23, 2025
Great doctor. Very caring and detailed with answering any questions I had.
5.0
April 21, 2025
She is a good listener and answered my questions in an understandable way. Offered a treatment plan.
5.0
April 21, 2025
Dr. Klose was very professional. Dr. Klose used sense and sensibility. She answered all our questions. We are totally satisfied with our Doctor.
5.0
April 11, 2025
Dr. KOSE is very wonderful. She is so well prepared, knowledgeable, thorough, kind, patient. She radiates competence and compassion She continually teaches as she works with me. I give her A+++.
5.0
April 8, 2025
Very thorough and caring. Recommended.
5.0
April 2, 2025
Dr. Kose is kind, efficient, and competent. It is a pleasure to have her as my Internist.
5.0
March 31, 2025
I am very happy with my doctor
5.0
March 21, 2025
I felt that my doctor listened and was interested in caring for me.
5.0
March 20, 2025
She spent a lot of time listening and has knowledge and expertise that is very helpful
5.0
March 19, 2025
Dr. Kose was friendly, knowledgeable, and spent a lot of time with me!
5.0
March 18, 2025
Doctor Kose is very unique: She listen & understands my Concerns. She helps me stay well. She is down to earth ! Thank you for this kind doctor !
5.0
March 13, 2025
Having the option to discuss my current health issue with Dr. Kose via video appointment (especially since I saw her in person last week) was very helpful & constructive. Per usual, Dr. Kose was informative, knowledgeable & caring re helping me decide on treatment. I’m always grateful for her expertise.
5.0
March 12, 2025
She’s very attentive, very caring and she asked me a lot of questions
5.0
March 7, 2025
She was on time, she asked me questions about myself, she asked what I wanted to accomplish, and she was very thorough and approachable.
5.0
March 6, 2025
I am always so impressed by the care & efficiency & support I receive from my doctor & her staff
5.0
March 6, 2025
It was a thorough and detailed exam and I really enjoyed learning about a lot of information at doctor shared
5.0
March 5, 2025
Had a great visit with Dr Kose
5.0
March 3, 2025
Excellent doctor Smart & caring
5.0
February 25, 2025
Very happy and pleased with my visit with Dr Kose. She always takes good care of me.
5.0
February 24, 2025
Dr. Lara Kose is very nice, caring and professional!
5.0
February 20, 2025
Dr Kose is the best she always explains everything and never is in hurry
5.0
February 19, 2025
Dr. Kose is phenomenal! Truly a beacon of compassion and thoroughness in a world where so many healthcare professionals are burnt out and have so much to do. She made me feel seen, heard, and cared for. I appreciate all that she does.
5.0
February 18, 2025
Listened to my concerns
5.0
February 18, 2025
Dr Kose is very helpful. I appreciate the relationship we have established.
5.0
February 18, 2025
Addressed all issues
5.0
February 13, 2025
The doctor listened to me and explained in detail any questions or concerns that I had. I had a great experience with her.
5.0
February 12, 2025
Thorough and thoughtful
5.0
February 11, 2025
I’m really happy with Dr Kose as my doctor. She really listens. She understands and she helps. I feel comfortable talking to her.
5.0
February 11, 2025
She listens and is willing to try things for treatment, and also always better safe than sorry and better prevent than treat and IT IS SO APPRECIATED. How medicine should be.
5.0
February 7, 2025
Dr. Kose is an exemplary member of her profession. She is patient and addresses all my needs. Big fan of Dr. Kose!
5.0
February 5, 2025
It was my first visit with Dr L Kose and she was great. She was thorough and patient while discussing my previous medical issues. We identified several key areas to focus on and we scheduled a follow up physical and several referrals for specific health issues
5.0
February 3, 2025
A temp new doctor to me. Got to my problem right away. I had some kind of stomach flu. I was given medication & I am on the road to recovery. The doctor was professional & carting.
5.0
January 31, 2025
Helpful, professional
5.0
January 31, 2025
Knowledgeable and genuinely caring. Plus she was wearing a mask!
5.0
January 30, 2025
She was so caring and patient and very interested in what I was saying and she never rushed me
5.0
January 28, 2025
Dr. Kose excellent, mindful and includes patient in decision making.
5.0
January 28, 2025
Dr. Kose is very patient and knowledgeable. She always listens to your concerns without rush. I really appreciate it.
5.0
January 28, 2025
Dr koss is sincerely interested in her patients.
5.0
January 27, 2025
Dr Kose care today and always was exceptional
5.0
January 26, 2025
Dr Kose is very personable and approachable. She answered all my questions and I did not feel rushed.
5.0
January 25, 2025
Excellent
5.0
January 25, 2025
Dr Kose is a great listener and gave great medical advice.
5.0
January 23, 2025
She was very open and understanding. It brought me great comfort that I didn?t feel judgement from Dr.Kose
5.0
January 23, 2025
Very thorough and genuinely engaged. Was a great experience.
5.0
January 21, 2025
Dr. Lara Kose is the most professional, caring and compassionate doctor I have ever had. I am beyond grateful for her knowledge and for the advice she always provides.
5.0
January 16, 2025
Dr Kose is warm and caring and an excellent doctor
5.0
January 15, 2025
Friendly and helpful.
5.0
January 15, 2025
We had a good review and discussed my health concerns
5.0
January 14, 2025
Dr. Kose is the best. We are so happy to have found her.
5.0
January 14, 2025
Dr. Kose was amazing. She addressed all my concerns and made me feel welcomed. Very down to earth.
5.0
January 13, 2025
The doctor was really caring and thorough
5.0
January 13, 2025
Dr. Kose is a wonderful doctor. She listens closely, provides clear explanations, and communicates care for her patients.
5.0
January 11, 2025
I am a new patient with Dr. Kose and am very happy I found her. She took her time with me and I never felt rushed like I had to get everything out in 5 minutes. I feel I’ve made the right choice.
5.0
January 8, 2025
I am very pleased with Doctor Kose she is always taking good care of me. She is very caring and comfortable to talk too.
5.0
January 7, 2025
She listens, believes me, respects me and helps me investigate the root of the problems I'm having versus just band aids.. she is excellent.
5.0
January 7, 2025
Dr. Kose is my regular PCP and she did an exceptional job of integrating my care plan after I had three immediate care visits over the holidays, reconciling medications, guiding next steps, everything one would want to occur. On top of her clear clinical guidance, she also reassured me about what some of my risks were and weren't which was very helpful.
5.0
January 6, 2025
Dr Kose is very attentive.
5.0
January 6, 2025
Went over health care
5.0
December 28, 2024
She clearly had reviewed my record prior to the appointment and came prepared with recommendations which I appreciated
5.0
December 26, 2024
Dr Kose, and everyone else were professional, caring, prompt, and helpful
5.0
December 22, 2024
Dr. Kose is the BEST!! She always goes above and beyond and I so appreciate her! My visits with her are ALL great! I feel good after I meet with her. I trust her completely with my care. She makes great referrals too! Excellent doctor!!! Thank you!
5.0
December 20, 2024
Dr. Kose is the best! It’s very hard to find good doctors. So lucky to be her patient.
5.0
December 18, 2024
I met with Dr. Kise for the first time today and she made me feel heard and safe. The offices are very nice and the staff is friendly. I am so happy I have made the move to UCLA and Dr. Kose
5.0
December 17, 2024
Dr. Kose is great!! I’m so excited she’s my new PCP. She was very thoughtful and I appreciated her attentive focus during the appointment.
5.0
December 17, 2024
Exactly as expects, from arrival through departure.
5.0
December 11, 2024
She is very thorough so we had a good discussion about my situation.
5.0
December 11, 2024
She is the best
5.0
December 10, 2024
Dr. Kose is an amazing doctor. So thorough, attentive, and patient-centered. Takes time to listen and makes me feel understood and cared for. I am so thankful to have her help manage my chronic fatigue syndrome.
5.0
December 3, 2024
Patient, detailed and nice
5.0
December 2, 2024
Dr. Kose is a phenomenal physician. She is a professional, knowledgeable, cares, always listens, and makes me feel safe in her care.
5.0
November 27, 2024
Doctor Kose is always very informative and listens. She gives great advice and help for making medical plans
5.0
November 25, 2024
Best doctor ever kind caring passionate and professional
5.0
November 21, 2024
Excellent thorough care
5.0
November 21, 2024
Dr Kose was so pleasant and informative, I really don’t have enough good things to say. I immediately felt at ease around her and she was super proactive about answering my questions.
5.0
November 17, 2024
She is so knowledgeable and willing to share information. Very kind, easy to talk to, super encouraging. Listed to my questions and discussed alternatives. Love her, she is the best.
5.0
November 14, 2024
Dr. Kose was very professional, attentive and personal. She listened carefully to my concerns and went over my whole file and discussed each item in my medical record. She was very pleasant and friendly, and gave me some advice regarding some questions that I had.
5.0
November 13, 2024
Always a great experience
5.0
November 12, 2024
Dr. Kose is so special.. always attentive and supportive. She offered new sinus medication that will be helpful.
5.0
November 11, 2024
Dr Kose is great.
5.0
November 8, 2024
Dr. Kose is wonderful. She always takes the time to cover everything and is forward thinking. Brings up issues I should be concerned about and explains everything.
5.0
November 6, 2024
Was one of the best experiences she spent quality time with me and addressed my concerns. Best doctor ever
5.0
November 4, 2024
I received great care today from my doctor
5.0
November 1, 2024
Dr Kose is so helpful and informative. She listens well and very understanding. She helped me with a problem I didn’t think I’d be able to solve in one appointment. Her advice and help is so touching and life changing.
5.0
October 31, 2024
She listens to you and helps find answers to your questions. Very caring and compassionate ❤️
5.0
October 30, 2024
Dr Kose is amazing and all the supporting staff. I went in there feeling so sad and struggling and when I left I felt lighter and could smile. The patient care, encouragement is top notch. I feel incredibly supported and like I can and will get healthy! I’m so incredibly greatful for UCLA Health and the long covid program. Dr Kose cares for her patients and gives so much help and is so thorough!
5.0
October 28, 2024
I generally have a very positive experience with UCLA health. I like how everything is easily accessible and transferable between doctors, but I do occasionally run into a poor doctor but today was not that I usually don’t leave reviews unless I I’m extremely impressed or extremely dissatisfied today. I was extremely impressed. I really like Doctor Kose and she takes the time to explain everything and really understand your symptoms. I wish I could give her 10 stars out of five very exceptional. Amazing. Give her her a raise.
5.0
October 24, 2024
Dr. Kose listened to my concerns and needs attentively. She cared about what I needed to say and that to me makes her a great doctor.
5.0
October 23, 2024
Wonderful Doctor that made me feel comfortable and was willing to work so well with me and was patient and kind.
5.0
October 22, 2024
Everything was easy and perfect.
5.0
October 22, 2024
Listened well, asked great questions, had good suggestions, and created next steps
5.0
October 21, 2024
Dr. Kose was very thorough, and went over everything with me and answered all my questions. She gets a 10/10
5.0
October 18, 2024
Dr. Kose is one of the best doctors I’ve seen in my life. She obviously knows her stuff. Her great strength is her ability to make the patient feel seen and heard. Really seems like you are a special patient to her. She Is your most valuable asset!
5.0
October 16, 2024
Dr was a good listener and has good bedside manner. Explained what tests would be taken and what to do to feel better in the interim until test results were received.
5.0
October 14, 2024
I have a very good rapport with Dr Kose
5.0
October 9, 2024
Listen carefully very thorough. Arranged for relevant appointments.
5.0
October 9, 2024
The doctor was helpful answered my questions and of course she’s always very nice.
5.0
October 8, 2024
Dr. Kose is a wonderful primary care physician. She’s extremely knowledgeable, kind, listens attentively and goes above and beyond for her patients. She provides not only explanations, but a variety of solutions to problems. She helped me understand a medical issue that’s been on going today.
5.0
October 3, 2024
Dr. Kose was attentive patient and really gave me the time to ask questions! She was caring and took the time to get to know me! Excellent experience!
5.0
October 3, 2024
Dr Kose is wonderful. She went over every aspect of my health , always asking if I had any questions
5.0
October 3, 2024
Dr. Kose spent a good amount of time with me getting to know my health history. She has a great befside manner.
5.0
September 30, 2024
She was very nice and attentive.
5.0
September 25, 2024
Dr. Kose is amazing super star doctor !!!
5.0
September 24, 2024
Dr. Kose is the best! She is thorough and has great communication skills. Grateful to count on her as part of my medical team.
5.0
September 24, 2024
I feel so comfortable with Dr. Kose, love that she is very clear and informative and takes her time to listen to your concerns
5.0
September 21, 2024
- Good listener - Made good / logical suggical suggestions
5.0
September 20, 2024
It was wonderful. Dr Kose listens to me and reacted as a good doctor does: doing tests and ordering more tests.
5.0
September 18, 2024
Excellent! She was patient and listened to all my concerns.
5.0
September 17, 2024
Dr.Kose is the best!
5.0
September 13, 2024
Dr. Kose is great! She listens and is able to answer all my concerns. I recommend her to everyone looking for a new GP.
5.0
September 5, 2024
Very caring, loving person a good listener and always takes good care of me with solutions to all my health needs. I am very happy with doctor Kose.
5.0
September 4, 2024
I did not feel rushed. We went over everything I needed to talk about and she answered all of my questions. I get listened to.
5.0
August 27, 2024
Dr.Kose is always excellent. She listens to what I have to say, and has a wonderful attitude and manner.
5.0
August 26, 2024
dr. kose is a great doctor that listens and positively encouraging
5.0
August 24, 2024
Pleasant and very thorough
5.0
August 21, 2024
I liked how she went over lifestyle considerations and medical conditions in a thorough and respectful way.
5.0
August 20, 2024
Excellent doctor very knowledgeable
3.0
August 19, 2024
Took a great deal of time but was not very empathic. Told me l was fortunate to have the job l have and alarmed me that l might have lung and cardiac issues without having any tx recommendations for them or current sx.
5.0
August 13, 2024
Conversations was so natural and flowing. I was quite comfortable discussing everything.
5.0
August 13, 2024
Excellent appointment! Dr. Kose is the kind of doctor Everyone should have: Calm, caring, smart!
5.0
August 9, 2024
Addressed all issues
5.0
August 8, 2024
Dr Kose is fabulous. She is soo compassionate and paitient. This was by far THE best doctors appointment I have ever had I’m 62. She addressed ALL of my medical concerns. All of them. She sat with me and understand all of the health problems I am struggling with, Dr Kose is an asset to UCLA. I am so pleased she is my doctor.
5.0
August 8, 2024
Dr. Kose is very knowledgeable and patient. She is always listening all my concerns and explains my health condition without rush which I do really appreciate. I am blessed to have Dr. Kose as my doctor. Thank you so much.
5.0
August 6, 2024
Excellent visit
5.0
August 6, 2024
Excellent
5.0
August 6, 2024
She was attentive, warm, caring and listened.
5.0
August 5, 2024
Excellent Extraordinary Fantastic Wonderful, great doctor 🙏🙏🙏
5.0
August 2, 2024
Dr Kose is skilled beyond belief and patient.
5.0
August 1, 2024
She's the best.
5.0
July 31, 2024
I had a great conversation today with Dr Kose. We covered lots of topics and I felt heard and respected.
5.0
July 30, 2024
Dr. Kose is always the most caring, knowledgeable doctor with me. She is patient, listens well, and understating. I feel extremely valued and trust her implicitly.
5.0
July 30, 2024
I can’t say enough about Dr. Lara Kose. I feel so fortunate to have her as my primary care doctor. Dr. Kose is caring, so very knowledgeable, and just makes me feel great every time I see her! She answers all of my many questions that I bring to each appointment and she responds with explanations that I can understand. She is awesome!! Dr. Kose is the best!!
5.0
July 26, 2024
great
5.0
July 24, 2024
She’s an excellent listener, and always has something positive or supportive to say.
5.0
July 24, 2024
Wonderful. Thorough. Kind. Attentive
5.0
July 23, 2024
Attentive. Polite. Advocate.
5.0
July 23, 2024
She is professional and compassionate
5.0
July 22, 2024
Dr Kose has the qualities I look for in a top doctor: she is caring, smart and professional. She is a solid problem solver.
5.0
July 20, 2024
As always, Dr. Kose is so caring and concerned sbout my my health. She gave me assurance that she and my other doctors are there to answer my questions and that they will do their very best that my treatments are whats best. She adviced that I avoid stress. I feel comfortable telling her about my personal life. She is so kind and patient listening to me. Dr. Kose is an excellent doctor.
5.0
July 19, 2024
Very good, we discussed my health issues and I was very satisfied
5.0
July 18, 2024
Very professional with my health issues
5.0
July 15, 2024
Dr Kose is so informed and open and kind as well
5.0
July 15, 2024
Dr Kose makes me feel so comfortable. I can talk about anything and every thing with her and she listens and gives me feedback.
5.0
July 11, 2024
Very comfortable to talk
5.0
July 10, 2024
Mid cycle physical. Dr kose always is pleasant and listens and is easy to talk to
5.0
July 10, 2024
Friendly, caring, very thoughtful and complete.
5.0
July 9, 2024
Dr. Kose is a very kind, calm, and knowledgeable doctor. Her staff is also patient, calm, and accommodating.
5.0
July 8, 2024
Professional and nice!
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July 2, 2024
My experience over all very satisfying with Dr. Kose definitely go back .