Summary

Dr. Lauren Santiesteban is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating injuries and conditions affecting the hand, elbow, and upper extremities. She earned her medical degree from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and brings 11 years of experience to her practice. Dr. Santiesteban speaks English and focuses her expertise on helping patients recover from complex upper body injuries and conditions.

Dr. Santiesteban practices at locations in San Francisco and San Rafael, California, providing comprehensive care for patients with upper extremity concerns. She frequently treats wrist fractures, arm fractures, and joint pain conditions. Her surgical expertise includes hand and wrist surgery, and she incorporates physical therapy and extremity X-rays into treatment plans when appropriate. Patients rate her care highly, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 11 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Lauren G Santiesteban has 2 locations

Hand, Elbow & Upper Extremity Surgery Center

1500 Owens StSan Francisco, CA 94158
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

MarinHealth Orthopedic Care

4000 Civic Center Dr Ste 209San Rafael, CA 94903
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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San Francisco , CARedwood City , CAVacaville , CARedwood City , CA
Med School: NYU Grossman School of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lauren G Santiesteban

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Integra
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Lauren G Santiesteban has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Lauren G Santiesteban has the following area of expertise

  • Hand Surgery (orthopedics)

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

Lauren G Santiesteban holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from NYU Grossman School of Medicine in 2015.

NPI Number

Lauren G Santiesteban's NPI number is 1720467467.

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Lauren G Santiesteban's office is located at 1500 Owens St, San Francisco, CA, 94158.
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