About
Dr. Lara Hitchcock earned her Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology from the University of Florida, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1994. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Medicine at Mayo Clinic Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota in 1998. She then completed her internship and family medicine residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, finishing in 2001. The American Board of Family Medicine certifies her, and she has earned the Fellow distinction from the American Academy of Family Physicians for outstanding service to family medicine.
Dr. Hitchcock serves as an associate professor of medicine with the Florida State University College of Medicine. She also serves on the board of the Independent Physicians Network and chairs the Medical Advisory Board of MDVIP at the regional level. Her clinical passions include cognitive health, heart disease prevention, women's health, and dermatologic care. She holds hospital affiliation with Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. For more than 20 years, she has built lasting relationships with patients across southwest Orlando. She believes that staying connected to academia and the broader medical community strengthens the care she delivers every day.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - Bachelor of Science, Neurobiology, 1994, Summa Cum Laude
Medical School
Mayo Clinic Medical School, Rochester, MN - Doctorate of Medicine, 1998
Residency
Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL - Family Medicine Residency, 1999-2001
Additional Training
Internship: Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL, 1998-1999
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hitchcock right for?
Dr. Hitchcock is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with a preventive-focused family physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or chronic fatigue benefit from her individualized approach. She is well-suited for women who want both gynecologic and dermatologic care in one practice. Patients who value cognitive health monitoring and cardiac risk screening will find her MDVIP Wellness Program especially valuable. Those living in Bay Hill, Windermere, Isleworth, or the broader southwest Orlando area have convenient access to her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hitchcock focuses on preventive family medicine and chronic disease management. She treats obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and chronic fatigue. She also focuses on heart disease prevention, stroke prevention, and cognitive health. Her clinical passions include women's health and dermatologic care.
Yes, Dr. Hitchcock holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also carries the Fellow distinction from the American Academy of Family Physicians, recognizing outstanding service to family medicine.
Dr. Hitchcock earned her medical degree from Mayo Clinic Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota in 1998. She completed her internship and family medicine residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, finishing her training in 2001. Before medical school, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a degree in Neurobiology.
Yes, Dr. Hitchcock serves as an associate professor of medicine at the Florida State University College of Medicine. She also sits on the board of the Independent Physicians Network and chairs the MDVIP Medical Advisory Board at the regional level. She believes her academic involvement directly strengthens the care she delivers to patients.
Dr. Hitchcock offers comprehensive screenings through the MDVIP Wellness Program Plus. These cover cognitive function, cardiac health, genetic anomalies, food sensitivities, and cancer markers. She also performs cardiac function testing and cognitive function testing as part of her prevention focus.
Yes, Dr. Hitchcock performs women's health procedures as part of her practice. She pairs these with dermatologic services and standard family medicine care, giving female patients broad clinical coverage in a single, ongoing relationship.
Yes, members can reach Dr. Hitchcock after hours and on weekends. This after-hours access is a core part of her MDVIP membership model and ensures patients connect with her directly when urgent needs arise.
Dr. Hitchcock rejects cookie-cutter medicine in favor of individualized care plans built through careful listening. She believes every patient deserves to be heard and treated with compassion. Her approach combines preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and a long-term relationship with each patient.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026