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Dr. Lara Williams grew up in Houston, Texas, as the oldest of four children. She still regularly travels home to see her family. She is a certified Pilates instructor and GYROTONIC instructor as well. She and her husband have two children that keep them busy. She also enjoys the outdoors, reading, gardening, and fishing with her husband. She also volunteers with the Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Dr. Williams speaks fluent Spanish.
Volunteer Activities
Chairman, Emerald Circle Scholarship Committee
Troop Leader, Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington
Other Activities
Women’s Health Champion, George Washington Resiliency and Well-Being Center, 2022-Present
Member, Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, 2017-Present
Member, Institute for Functional Medicine, 2016-Present
Member, American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine, 2016-Present
Member, International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, 2010-Present
Member, International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases, North American Chapter, 2009-Present
Member, Portland Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2008-Present
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008-Present
Certified Menopause Practitioner, North American Menopause Society, 2007-Present
Member, American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, 2007-Present
Member, Oregon Medical Society, 2004-Present
Areas of Focus
Full Spectrum Obstetrics, including VBAC, High Risk & Twins
Vaginal & Vulvar Dermatology
Traditional & Complementary Approaches to Overall Health
Menopause & Hormone Replacement Therapy, including Bioidentical
Infertility
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Annual Wellness Exams
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Masters in Health Science, Integrative Medicine, George Washington University, 2020
Diploma, Helms Institute for Acupuncture, 2020
Certification, New England School of Homeopathy, 2019
Fellowship, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 2018
Fellowship, Institute for Functional Medicine, 2018
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Integrative Medicine
LEADERSHIP
Managing Partner, The Oregon Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology North
Vice Chair, OB/GYN, Legacy Emanuel Hospital
HONORS
Portland Monthly Magazine, “Top Doctors”, 2024, 2025
Runner-Up, Best Gynecologist, Willamette Week, 2017
Seligman Humanitarian Award, University of New Mexico, 2003
President’s Honor Roll, Rice University, 1993
Phi Beta Kappa, Rice University, 1992
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- Providence Portland Medical Center
Dr. Lara Williams discusses nutrition and exercise with Redefining Medicine.
Dr. Lara Williams gives a lecture on “A Lifetime of Hormonal Health” as part of the women’s well-being lecture series organized by the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center.
Dr. Lara Williams gives a lecture on “The Power of No” as part of the women’s well-being lecture series organized by the GW Resiliency & Well-being Center.
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