Lora Collier, M.D., specializes in family medicine at Utica Park Clinic. She said, “I love being a family physician because I am able to start with my patients' symptoms and then develop a plan for their treatment.”
Dr. Collier was motivated to pursue a career in medicine after a series of traumatic events early on in her life. She said, “After I was injured in a motor vehicle accident as a child and my mother developed cancer, I knew I wanted to become a physician to help others.”
Now, as Dr. Collier works to provide the best care to her patients, she makes it a known point that “preventing illness is important for a healthy life.”
Dr. Collier loves having the opportunity to provide care for people in all stages of life, from infancy to the elderly, which is one of the main reasons why she chose family medicine as her practice. She takes that opportunity to build a strong foundation with her patients through empathetic listening.
When Dr. Collier isn’t working, she loves being outside in nature and also enjoys poetry.
Dr. Collier’s education and career experience include:
• Residency in family medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Tulsa, OK, 2002
• Doctor of medicine degree (M.D.) at the University of Oklahoma, 1999
• Bachelor’s degree in biology and English literature at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, 1995
Dr. Collier’s awards and major accomplishments include:
• Awarded and recognized as the United Health Care Hero, 2023-2024
• Served as the Chief of Staff with the Mayes County Medical Center, 2008-2010
• Served as chief resident during her family medicine residency with the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 2001-2002
• Received the Paul E. Tietze Memorial Award for Commitment to Patient Care in 2002
• Graduated as a valedictorian at Edison High School in 1991
She welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans at the following location:
Utica Park Clinic
609 E. Main St.
Locust Grove, OK 74352
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 918-479-8060. To send a fax, dial 918-479-8066.
