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Dr. Lara Bonasera, MD

Anesthesiologist

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bonasera, Anesthesiologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Lara Bonasera, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bonasera completed her residency at Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Anesthesiology; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Anesthesiology; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bonasera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bonasera’s office at (773) 975-1600.

    Where did Dr. Bonasera go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Anesthesiology; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Anesthesiology; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx

    Is Dr. Bonasera board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Lara Bonasera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Bonasera speak?

    Dr. Bonasera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Bonasera typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Bonasera diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bonasera. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Bonasera typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lara Bonasera may include:

    Please contact Dr. Bonasera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Bonasera accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bonasera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 975-1600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bonasera accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Bonasera in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bonasera's office located?

    Dr. Lara Bonasera's Primary Practice

    1500 S Fairfield Ave

    Chicago, IL 60608

    (773) 975-1600

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    Dr. Lara Bonasera's Practice 2

    836 W Wellington Ave

    Chicago, IL 60657

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    Dr. Lara Bonasera's Practice 3

    4440 W 95th St

    Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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    What is Dr. Bonasera's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bonasera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902832884.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bonasera?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bonasera

    What is Dr. Lara Bonasera's specialty?

    Dr. Bonasera is an Anesthesiologist near Chicago, IL.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Lara Bonasera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bonasera is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital - Chicago, Il, Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Lara Bonasera accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Lara Bonasera is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lara Bonasera offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bonasera's office at (773) 975-1600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lara Bonasera?

    Please contact Dr. Bonasera's office at (773) 975-1600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bonasera's office located?

    Dr. Bonasera's offices are located in Chicago, IL and Oak Lawn, IL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lara Bonasera have?

    Dr. Lara Bonasera is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.