Dr. Cara Lorentzen is an orthopedic surgeon at Idaho Hand Center. She has completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Oregon Health and Science University.
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527 Ratings
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Dr. Cara Lorentzen is an orthopedic surgeon at Idaho Hand Center. She has completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Oregon Health and Science University.
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Always professional and concerned about your care and that you get what you want and need.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Cara was exceptionally knowledgeable and provided me a clear path forward to manage my CMC arthritis. Recommended by another out of state hand surgeon as a skilled practitioner.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Every part of this appointment felt like a fight. Appointment ran 45 mins late. Could tell we weren't a great personality match. Don't love that she is a paid investor in her preferred surgical center (which is not well rated online). Will find care elsewhere.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Terrific blend of professionalism and vibrancy. My particular situation called for unusual accommodation in her schedule which she graciously shared.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Listens, asks questions.. pleasant, always makes me feel comfortable & heard.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Cara is intelligent and professional. I couldn’t be happier with the results from my right hand carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery. I have full range of motion. Today I got my left hand surgery. I would highly recommend Cara to anyone who needs hand surgery.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Professional able, personable, efficient. Thank you
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
She was wonderful. Very informative and patient.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Dr. Lorenzo is a wonderful hand doctor. She not only has different suggestions to consider but she’s also a good listener. I’m glad I found her!
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Kind, knowledgeable staff. Cara is amazing. From the first time I met her in my hospital bed I was impressed with her confidence and bedside manner. In her office, she explained everything in detail with pictures and verbally. I feel very lucky to have her as my surgeon
Dr. Cara Lorentzen was raised in North Little Rock, AR. She graduated cum laude with a degree in Biology from Davidson College in Davidson, NC. She then attended medical school at Wake Forest University and remained at Wake Forest to complete her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. Following residency, Dr. Lorentzen completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon.
Dr. Lorentzen enjoys reading in addition to hiking, waterskiing, and spending time with her husband.
Always professional and concerned about your care and that you get what you want and need.
Cara was exceptionally knowledgeable and provided me a clear path forward to manage my CMC arthritis. Recommended by another out of state hand surgeon as a skilled practitioner.
Every part of this appointment felt like a fight. Appointment ran 45 mins late. Could tell we weren't a great personality match. Don't love that she is a paid investor in her preferred surgical center (which is not well rated online). Will find care elsewhere.
Terrific blend of professionalism and vibrancy. My particular situation called for unusual accommodation in her schedule which she graciously shared.
Listens, asks questions.. pleasant, always makes me feel comfortable & heard.
Cara is intelligent and professional. I couldn’t be happier with the results from my right hand carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery. I have full range of motion. Today I got my left hand surgery. I would highly recommend Cara to anyone who needs hand surgery.
Professional able, personable, efficient. Thank you
She was wonderful. Very informative and patient.
Dr. Lorenzo is a wonderful hand doctor. She not only has different suggestions to consider but she’s also a good listener. I’m glad I found her!
Kind, knowledgeable staff. Cara is amazing. From the first time I met her in my hospital bed I was impressed with her confidence and bedside manner. In her office, she explained everything in detail with pictures and verbally. I feel very lucky to have her as my surgeon