Dr. Lara leads all quality and safety initiatives at Ochsner Children’s Hospital, where he fosters a strong culture of improvement through multidisciplinary engagement and systems-based change. He directs daily safety huddles, chairs the quality committee, and ensures alignment of clinical practices across specialties and the expanding Gulf South network. Dr. Lara launched a hospitalwide safety culture training that was so impactful it was adopted by adult care teams as well. He also co-directs the fetal diagnosis and care program, bringing specialized expertise in pediatric cardiology and fetal care. Under his leadership, the hospital has maintained top rankings in U.S. News & World Report across multiple specialties and received Newsweek’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” recognition for 2025.
