Summary

Dr. Lauren E. Wessel, MD is trained in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery with additional training in Orthopaedic Oncology. She works with orthopedic conditions of the hand and sees the full range of upper extremity pathology, including trauma, athletic injuries, arthritis, peripheral nerve problems and vascular conditions with a specialized knowledge base to treat upper extremity tumors. She has an additional interest in reconstruction after amputation, using techniques such as targeted muscle…

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 11 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • Orthopaedic Oncology UCLA Orthopedic Surgery
  • 4 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Santa Monica Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

1225 15th St Ste 2100Santa Monica, CA 90404

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4.5 
11 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish
Santa Monica , CASherman Oaks , CASherman Oaks , CAMesa , AZ
Med School: MD Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Med School: University of California San Diego Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lauren Elisabeth Wessel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Institute of Excellence
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Centers of Medical Excellence
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO*
  • Blue Shield 65 Plus
  • Blue Shield Exclusive PPO Network
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California\xa0*
  • Cigna
  • Cigna LifeSource
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Inc. dba California Foundation Medical Care (CFMC)
  • Interlink
  • Interplan (a HealthSmart product)
  • LifeTrac
  • MultiPlan
  • OptumHealth Transplant Centers of Excellence (formerly United Resource Network)
  • Oscar EPO - Circle Network
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • SCAN Health Plan - SCAN Classic II
  • Tricare
  • UFCM Health System
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage\xa0*
  • UnitedHealthcare West
  • Vivity (offered by Anthem Blue Cross)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lauren Elisabeth Wessel has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lauren Elisabeth Wessel has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • General Orthopedics
  • General Surgeon
  • Hand Surgeon
  • Hand Surgery (orthopedics)
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Orthopaedic Oncology UCLA Orthopedic Surgery2022
Hand Surgery Washington University School of Medicine2021

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery Hospital for Special Surgery2020

Medical School

MD Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisGraduated in 2015

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Dr. Lauren Wessel is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center.
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