Summary

Dr. Lauren Destefano is a board-certified oncologist who specializes in surgical oncology, bringing 12 years of experience to cancer care. She completed her medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine and went on to complete her residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in 2019. Dr. Destefano further advanced her expertise through a fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2020, where she focused on surgical oncology techniques. She provides care in English for her patients.

Dr. Destefano practices at Cedars-Sinai Cancer in Tarzana, California, where she focuses on treating various forms of breast cancer, including metastatic and recurrent cases. She also has expertise in managing Paget disease of the breast. Her procedural skills include performing mammograms and interpreting pathology tests to help diagnose and monitor cancer treatment. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 12 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Cedars-Sinai Cancer - Tarzana

18133 Ventura Blvd Suite 200Tarzana, CA 91356

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Cantonese, Spanish Speaks English, Farsi, Hebrew Speaks English
Tarzana , CAMontebello , CALos Angeles , CASan Clemente , CA
Med School: Temple University School Of Medicine Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lauren M Destefano

  • 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 M Destefano has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center2020

Residency

Mercy Catholic Medical Center2019

Medical School

Temple University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2014

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Lauren Destefano speak?
Dr. Lauren Destefano speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren Destefano?
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Does Dr. Lauren Destefano accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Dr. Lauren Destefano's office located?
Dr. Lauren Destefano's office is located at 18133 Ventura Blvd Suite 200, Tarzana, CA, 91356.
Does Dr. Lauren Destefano accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Lauren Destefano accepts on their Vitals profile.

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