Lara Timotea, RN, MSN, NP-C, AOCNP

Oncology Survivorship

Accepting New Patients

Timotea “Timo” Lara, NP-C is an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of oncology nursing experience. She has dedicated her career to providing comprehensive care and support for cancer patients and survivors. With a strong background in oncology and a passion for patient advocacy, she has a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of those affected by cancer. Survivorship care allows her to guide patients through every stage of their cancer journey, from diagnosis to recovery and beyond. With a focus on evidence-based practice and patient-centered care, she is committed to helping cancer survivors live their best lives. Timo Lara, NP has published book chapters in Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing and Advanced Oncology Nursing Certication Review.

Clinical Interests

• Survivorship and Psycho-oncology Navigation
• Whole Person Care
• Patient Advocacy

Locations

2121 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-8585

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing: Oncology Nurse Practitioner,
University of California, Los Angeles

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: California State University,
Dominguez Hills

• Associate of Science in Nursing: Los Angeles County College of
Nursing and Allied Health

Languages

English
Spanish

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Reviews

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  • 5
  • 30 Reviews
  • 14 Comments
  • 5
05/28/2026

Timotea represents one of my best of the best caregivers!

Providence Patient
  • 5
05/26/2026

She was lovely, paid attention and compassionate.

Providence Patient
  • 5
05/02/2026

Timo is a phenomenal nurse in every way. She helps me enormously.

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/18/2026

I was impressed Dr. Timotea Lara's familiarity of my case, her understanding of cancer patients' needs and her compassion. I had an outstanding visit with her that left me feeling confident that I would be well taken care of

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/18/2026

Great experience. Thank you!

Providence Patient
  • 5
12/15/2025

Overall, I felt very comfortable with Dr. Lara

Providence Patient
  • 5
12/09/2025

It's not a bad experience, but rather a surprise during our visit with one of the speech pathologists who wanted to educate me on my 'very possibly needing a tracheotomy' for this type of surgery. Anxiety levels went up a bit, but a couple hours later were told "NO" I would not be in need of one. She was just being very thorough in her explanation, but on a patient that had never been told of a possible need for one.

Providence Patient
  • 5
11/04/2025

Timo is wonderful! She's very knowledgeable and has great bedside manner. Very easy to talk to.

Providence Patient
  • 5
09/24/2025

Competent, responded right away to information I presented, provided alternatives, encouraged contact and feedback.

Providence Patient
  • 5
09/15/2025

Uniformly excellent personnel - gracious, thoughtful, knowledgeable.

Providence Patient