Dr. Lara J. Theobald, MD

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Get to know Oncologist Dr. Lara J. Theobald, who serves patients in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Dr. Theobald is a trusted medical oncologist in practice with INTEGRIS Cancer Institute in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her areas of interest include medical oncology, palliative care, and hematology-oncology.

The INTEGRIS Cancer Institute in Oklahoma City offers one of the foremost collections of physicians along with state-of-the-art comprehensive therapies for the diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship of cancer patients. Designed with the patient in mind, the campus offers a 200,000 square foot facility, which includes radiation oncology, imaging, infusion therapy, a wellness center, a meditation garden, and a medical office building. More than a cancer treatment facility, it is a cancer treatment philosophy, treating the whole person, not just the disease.

As for her academic career, Dr. Theobald earned her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She then went on to complete her residency in internal medicine at the University of Oklahoma – Tulsa, followed by her fellowship in medical oncology at Texas A&M University, Scott & White Memorial Hospital.

Subsequent to her education, the doctor earned board certification in internal medicine, medical oncology, and palliative care by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. They lead a cancer treatment team of various healthcare professionals, treat patients with radiation therapy, coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as assist patients with pain management.

With over two decades of experience in her field, Dr. Theobald is the recipient of several awards and recognitions, including Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2016), On-Time Doctor Award (2016, 2017, 2018), and Patients’ Choice Award (2016, 2017, 2018).

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