Summary

Dr. Whipple, originally from upstate New York, joined PRMA in Texas after being impressed by its advanced care. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in biology from Siena College and earned her medical degree Cum Laude from Albany Medical College, ranking in the top 5% of her class. Combining her passion for art and patient care, she pursued a career in plastic surgery. During her residency at Albany Medical Center, she received the James Edmond Award for Academic Excellence three times. She refined her skills in microsurgery during a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on microvascular breast reconstruction. Dr. Whipple is dedicated to women’s health and breast cancer reconstruction.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 11 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • 4 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

PRMA Plastic Surgery

540 Madison Oak Dr Ste 600San Antonio, TX 78258
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 - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Lauren Whipple, MDDr. Marcos Lopez, MDDr. Ravinder Jarial, DODr. Alexander Charles Smith, MD
Plastic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
11 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
San Antonio , TXSan Antonio , TXWest Palm Beach , FLSan Antonio , TX
Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Columbia University College of Physician & Surgeons, Columbia-Bassett program Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lauren Whipple

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Aexcel
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Aetna Whole Health (Tier 3 Only)
  • BCBS ACA/BAV (Marketplace) Levels Bronze-Platinum
  • BCBS HMO
  • Cigna HMO Blue Choice PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Community First Commercial Health Plan (Exception: CFHP University Family Care Plans) Essentials
  • Community First Medicaid STAR Plan
  • Community First State of Texas Health Plan
  • GEHA through United Healthcare Shared Services
  • Medicare CHAMP VA (as secondary to Medicare)
  • Medicare Traditional Medicare Part B
  • Medicare TRICARE (as secondary to Medicare) Participating Plan
  • Molina Medicaid STAR+
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Superior Medicaid STAR+
  • TMHP - Texas Medicaid
  • United Healthcare BCBS Federal
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup) Medicaid STAR+.

Medical Specialties

Lauren Whipple has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Lauren Whipple has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • General Surgeon
  • Plastic Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Pennsylvania in 2022.

Residency

Completed their residency at Albany Medical Center in 2021.

Medical School

Graduated from Albany Medical College in 2015.

NPI Number

Lauren Whipple's NPI number is 1841686243.

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