Summary

Dr. Lauren Destefano specializes in oncology and surgical oncology, bringing 12 years of experience to cancer care. She earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in 2019. Dr. Destefano furthered her training with a fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2020, developing expertise in comprehensive cancer treatment. She provides care in English.

Dr. Destefano practices at Cedars-Sinai Cancer in Tarzana, California, where she focuses on treating breast cancer, including metastatic and recurrent cases. She also manages Paget disease of the breast, a rare form of breast cancer. Her procedural expertise includes performing scintimammography and mammograms for cancer detection and monitoring. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 12 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 5 office locations
  • Female

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Lauren Michelle Destefano has 5 locations

United Pacific Surgery Center

18133 Ventura Blvd Ste 400Tarzana, CA 91356
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Cedars-Sinai Cancer - Tarzana

18133 Ventura Blvd Suite 200Tarzana, CA 91356

Dr. Lauren Michelle Destefano

1959 Ne Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195

Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

18321 Clark StTarzana, CA 91356

Cedars Sinai Medical Center

8700 Beverly BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90048

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SurgerySurgeryDiagnostic RadiologyPsychiatry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
12 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi
Tarzana , CABakersfield , CALOS ANGELES , CALos Angeles , CA
Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Manila Central Univ-Filemon D Tanchoco Foundation College Of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lauren Michelle Destefano

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lauren Michelle Destefano has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lauren Michelle Destefano has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Dr. Lauren Michelle Destefano holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University in 2014.

NPI Number

Dr. Destefano's NPI number is 1710390513.

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