Lara T. Kose, MD, MS
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Lara T. Kose, MD, MS

  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
 
Encino Primary Care | 15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 350, Encino, CA 91436
818-461-8148

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

English, Armenian

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, 2024

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)
  • L.A. Care
  • 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, 2024

Links

Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
245 total ratings | 53 reviews
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
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