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Lara Kothari, PA-C

DPC Family Medicine physician assistant, Verona, NJ

Vanguard Medical Group
5.0 (10 reviews)

Lara Kothari is a physician assistant who has been with Vanguard Medical Group since 1999.

271 Grove Ave, Ste E, Verona, NJ 07044

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About Lara Kothari

Lara Kothari has been with Vanguard Medical Group since 1999. She earned a BS from Rutgers University, Cook College in New Brunswick, NJ, and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies from UMDNJ/Seton Hall University in Newark, NJ. Her specialties are family medicine and pediatric and adolescent medicine.

She became a physician assistant in a family medicine practice because she has a nurturing personality and loves science and people. She chose family medicine because each day brings OB/GYN, babies, children, women's and men's health, and geriatrics. As a primary care provider, she values continuity of care and getting to know whole families.

Membership and fees

Vanguard Medical Group bills insurance and also offers a monthly direct pay primary care plan.

Services

Family medicine Pediatric and adolescent medicine
What family medicine doctors commonly treat

Education and credentials

College
Rutgers University, Cook College, New Brunswick, NJ (BS)
PA program
UMDNJ/Seton Hall University, Newark, NJ (Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies)
Other certification
PA-C
NPI
1598707788
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners

Hospital and practice affiliations

With Vanguard Medical Group since 1999

Location

271 Grove Ave, Ste E, Verona, NJ 07044
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Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome!

"Guided me in choosing the best treatment option."

FMDD UserDec 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing!

"Enlightened me about my condition."

FMDD UserNov 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

knowledgeable and compassionate

"Lara is incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate. I believe I can talk to her and solicit her opinion on any topic., including embarrassing or stupid issues."

FMDD UserJul 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

I love Dr. Kothari

"I had a wonderful interaction with her. She always listens very carefully and always offers me the best guidance."

FMDD UserMay 2022

Questions patients ask

Is Lara Kothari a doctor?

Lara Kothari is a physician assistant, not a physician.

Does Lara Kothari take insurance, or offer a membership?

Vanguard Medical Group bills insurance and also offers a monthly direct pay primary care plan. The practice submits charges to insurance plans it participates with.

Where did Lara Kothari train?

Lara Kothari earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies from UMDNJ/Seton Hall University in Newark, NJ.

Where is Lara Kothari's office?

Lara Kothari has been with Vanguard Medical Group since 1999.

Does Lara Kothari offer telehealth?

The practice offers telemedicine video visits to all patients at its New Jersey locations.

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