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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545 Ratings
262 Comments
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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She’s the best nobody better
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Comfortable interaction, knowledgeable, good memory. Nice person.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Lorentzen was great! She answered all of my questions and the procedure went flawless.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very kind, patient, thorough with information. Great support staff as well.
I very good repair/recovery experience.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
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.
(2 months 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.
(2 months 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.
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.
She’s the best nobody better
Comfortable interaction, knowledgeable, good memory. Nice person.
Dr Lorentzen was great! She answered all of my questions and the procedure went flawless.
Very kind, patient, thorough with information. Great support staff as well. I very good repair/recovery experience.
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.