Summary

Dr. Lauren Wancata is a surgeon who specializes in complex liver, pancreas, and bile duct procedures. She earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2011 and completed her general surgery residency at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor in 2018. Dr. Wancata pursued advanced fellowship training in Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary surgery at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, completing her specialized training in 2020. She also completed a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at the University of Michigan Health System in 2016. She speaks English.

Dr. Wancata practices at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Her expertise includes treating gallbladder stones, pancreatic cancer, and liver cancer. She performs liver abscess treatments and blood tests as part of her comprehensive surgical care. Lauren also offers virtual care consultations to provide convenient access to her specialized expertise. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.9 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • 3.9
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB), Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, 2020; Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, 2016
  • 14 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 9th AveSeattle, WA 98101
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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SurgerySurgeryPathologyNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
3.9 
12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Seattle , WABremerton , WAClackamas , ORSeattle , WA
Med School: MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 2011 Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lauren M Wancata

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • First Choice Health
  • First Choice Health - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Lauren M Wancata has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Lauren M Wancata has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

Lauren M Wancata holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB), Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, 2020; Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, 2016.

Residency

Completed their residency at General Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, 2018.

Medical School

Graduated from MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 2011.

NPI Number

Lauren M Wancata's NPI number is 1912294422.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lauren Wancata accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Lauren Wancata has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Lauren Wancata accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Lauren Wancata accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Lauren Wancata's office located?
Lauren Wancata's office is located at 1100 9th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101.
Is Lauren Wancata accepting new patients?
Lauren Wancata has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Wancata?
You can find contact information for Lauren Wancata here on Vitals.

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