He is a graduate of the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and a graduate of St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville's residency program. These areas are among Dr. Lastra's clinical interests: back pain, diabetes, and geriatric health. He is rated 4.5 stars out of 5 by his patients. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO. Dr. Lastra speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with BayCare Physician Partners, BayCare Medical Group, and Morton Plant North Bay Hospital.