Dr. Dena Lacara, DO
At a glance
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Original Medicare · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine · See training
4 board certifications listed
American Board of Family Practice, American Board of Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, +2 more · See credentials
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Specialty
Family Doctor
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- Rutgers University, College of PharmacyUndergraduate · BSc Pharm
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic MedicineMedical school · DO
- Overlook Family Practice Residency Program, Summit, NJResidency · Family Practice · Chief Resident
Board certifications
- American Board of Family PracticeCertification
- American Board of Hospice and Palliative Care MedicineCertification
- New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy Licensed PharmacistCertification
- Dea Waiver To Prescribe SuboxoneCertification
Awards and honors
- New Jersey Monthly Magazine Top DoctorNew Jersey Monthly Magazine · Awarded 2014
- New Jersey Monthly Magazine Top DoctorNew Jersey Monthly Magazine · Awarded 2015
- Vitals Compassionate Doctor RecognitionVitals · Awarded 2011
- Vitals Compassionate Doctor RecognitionVitals · Awarded 2013
About
Dr. Dena Lacara is a family medicine physician in Fairfield, New Jersey, who emphasizes primary care, prevention, and long-term patient relationships. Her background includes a BSc in Pharmacy from Rutgers University, a DO from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine, and family practice residency training at Overlook Family Practice Residency Program, where she served as chief resident. She is board certified in Family Practice and Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, licensed as a pharmacist in New Jersey, and has received New Jersey Monthly Magazine Top Doctor recognition and Vitals Compassionate Doctor Recognition.
- NPI
- 1790845238
- Primary taxonomy
- 207Q00000X
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Dena Lacara specialize in?
She practices family medicine, with a focus on primary care, prevention, and building ongoing doctor-patient relationships.
Where does Dr. Dena Lacara practice?
She practices in Fairfield, New Jersey, at 333 US Highway 46 # A.
What training and certifications does Dr. Dena Lacara have?
She earned a DO from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine, completed family practice residency at Overlook Family Practice Residency Program, and is board certified in Family Practice and Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine.
What other professional background does Dr. Dena Lacara have?
She earned a BSc in Pharmacy from Rutgers University and is licensed as a pharmacist in New Jersey.