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Dr. Dena Lacara, MD

Dr. Dena Lacara, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine*

Dr. Dena Lacara, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Fairfield, NJ. She is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

333A US Highway 46 Ste 135 Fairfield, NJ 07004

Make an Appointment

(973) 943-4300

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Lacara specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lacara's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lacara

3.9

15 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
73%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
27%
27%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 25, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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, NJ – May 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John in Belleville – May 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 15, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Dena Lacara, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Fairfield, NJ. She is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Family Medicine

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  • Overlook Hospital (new Jersey)

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office333A US Highway 46 Ste 135 Fairfield, NJ 07004
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd
    Livingston, NJ 07039
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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