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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
- 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
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Santa Monica Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
1225 15th St Ste 2100Santa Monica, CA 90404 Tel: (310) 319-1234
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| Lauren Elisabeth Wessel, MD | Dr. George Walter Balfour, MD | Dr. Jenniefer Kho, M.D. | Dr. David Winston Hall |
| Hand Surgery | Hand Surgery | Hand Surgery | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 11 Years of Experience | 53 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish | Speaks English | ||
| Santa Monica , CA | Sherman Oaks , CA | Sherman Oaks , CA | Culver City , CA |
| Med School: MD Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis | Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin | Med School: University of California San Diego | Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lauren Elisabeth Wessel
Medical Specialties
Lauren Elisabeth Wessel has the following 4 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Lauren Elisabeth Wessel has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
11 Years Experience
Lauren Elisabeth Wessel 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
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Orthopaedic Oncology UCLA Orthopedic Surgery in 2022 and Hand Surgery Washington University School of Medicine in 2021.
Residency
Completed their residency at Orthopaedic Surgery Hospital for Special Surgery in 2020.
Medical School
Graduated from MD Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 2015.
NPI Number
Lauren Elisabeth Wessel's NPI number is 1184018095.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Lauren Wessel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Lauren Wessel has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Lauren Wessel's office located?
- Lauren Wessel's office is located at 1225 15th St Ste 2100, Santa Monica, CA, 90404.
- Which hospitals is Lauren Wessel affiliated with?
- Lauren Wessel is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center.
- Does Lauren Wessel accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Lauren Wessel accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Lauren Wessel accepting new patients?
- Lauren Wessel has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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