Cara Lorentzen, M.D.

My entire experience was excellent from check in to check out. Staff was friendly and helpful. Dr. Lorentzen explained my condition in a way I could understand.

Great bedside manner! Very detailed!

Intelligent, compassionate, and explained her care plan in terms that I could understand. Thank you Dr.Lorentzen!

I believe a thorough diagnosis was completed and several options for me to think about. Other than the brutal needle injection( I'm a big baby). I am happy to continue coming in for advice and need procedures.

Dr. Lorentzen was caring, honest. I highly recommend her.

Doctor Lorentzen, is great. Staff is very professional. Would highly recommend.

Dr Lorentzen explained every detail of my surgery as she was operating! I felt comfortable and well cared for. I was amazed that I could have carpal tunnel surgery without any sedation. It was nice to not have to deal with the woozy feeling of recovering from sedation.

Very detailed about diagnosis and treatment options.

and such a nice person !

Dr. Cara did a great job. The shot was painful and she walked to though it.

Very knowledgeable seemed very eager to help and understand my situation overall very friendly and just wonderful

She is very nice and explains everything and allows you to chose the treatment you prefer

Absolutely thrilled with results from my hand surgery, as well as the surge GI Al and post surgical process. Dr Lorentzen team told me what to expect and they were spot on.

She was great

Very knowledgeable, professional, talks in mostly layman terms, explains things until the patient understands. Just a great doctor in my opinion .

Wry professional, easy to talk with

Excellent interpersonal skills and expertise. Explains all options thoroughly. Answers all questions and assures visits do not feel rushed.

My appointment with Dr. Lorentzen was a positive experience. She was very easy to talk with, explained the pros and cons of surgery, recovery, etc. She took the anxiety out of the appointment and put me at ease.

Excellent care and advice regarding my hand issues. I appreciated the thoroughness of all the options available. Would highly recommend Dr. Lorentzen.

Without a doubt one of the best doctors I have encountered. Knowledgeable, informative, caring, detailed.

Dr. Lorentzen was very thorough and very easy to talk to.

Dr. Lorentzen is compassionate, caring, and professional. Her sense of humor is an added bonus! She takes plenty of time to discuss and diagnose….and offers all options for treatment available! THANKS!

Dr. Lorentzen truly cares for her patients and sincerely empathizes with me regarding my hand pain. I’m glad she is my doctor!

Good info.

SHE IS VERY GOOD

Thorough. Asks superb questions. Listens well. Extremely skilled.

Very caring and very good surgeon!

Excellent doctor!👍

Answered all my questions re potential surgery.

If I need another hand fixed I would not hesitate to make an appointment with Dr. Lorentzen!

10/10

She was a gentle as possible doing the injections. Very caring!! So personable. Told me of my alternatives clearly. Thank you!

Seems caring and listens well. Showed concern and just enough lightness to make me comfortable!

Dr. Lorenzen is an excellent surgeon. She is a fantastic communicator. I highly recommend her!

Took time to explain my my case

Very confident, professional doctor. Recommend her and her staff highly.

Dr. Lorentzen Listened to my concerns and consulted with another doctor before giving me my options. She seemed very knowledgeable and followed up with another doctor to view my MRI and decide on surgery. I have struggled with my index finger for over a year now and hopefully this will resolve the issue.

Personable, professional, makes you feel at ease.

Dr Lorentsen is always warm and friendly. Her care for me has been excellent and I'm so glad I chose her as my doctor.

She is very good at explaining all options.

She is great, absolutely the best!!!!

WAS VERY GOOD AND TALKED TO MY WIFE WHAT WAS GOING TO TAKE PLACE

Caring attentive care. Instills patient confidence

Dr Lorentzen is amazing! She’s very attentive and patient. She explains things very thoroughly and answers all of the questions I have and makes sure I’m comfortable at all times. From the first surgery and through the healing process, she has taken fantastic care of me! I’m so thankful she was my surgeon when I ended up in the ER. I got so lucky!!

Dr. lorentzen is not only very kind and gentle, she's extremely experienced, and talented. She is VERY thorough in all of her patient explanation, diagnosis and procedure options. She's fixed the dupertrens contracture in both of my hands. Both surgeries were seamless, painless and the outcomes were remarkable. Thank you so much for all you do, Dr Lorentzen 😊

Dr. Lorentzen is an excellent surgeon

Through, understandable options offered with very clear guidelines that made decision making easy. Kind, supportive and very knowable.

Awesome Doctor

She is very thorough and explains everything she is going to do, dupuytren surgery with carpal tunnel. Both very successful! She is very gentle and carrying.

Good communications and made me feel confident that she can do what she says. Was very honest about the procedure.

Very professional, nice and made sure I understood all my various choices. Recommend her and her staff highly.

Dr. Lorentzen is an excellent surgeon AND "explainer." She is very professional explaining everything is a way that I understand. She is caring, friendly and a professionals' professional. Highly recommended.

Dr. Lorentzen communicates clearly and with patience. It was obvious that she was most interested that I understand options, treatment, and recovery. I am truly glad to be in her care.

Efficient, happy, wonderful to be around, Always seems to care and be concerned.

Dr. Lorentzen is so wonderful. She’s very pleasant and easy to talk to. Answers all your questions and explains every procedure in detail. I wish all doctors were like her! Thank you for all you've done for me, you’re a game changer. With all sincere, Michael S.

Smart. Direct. Good eye contact. She is a good doctor.

Always attentive to my concerns. Always explanes my options to me, both pro and cons.

Very impressed with her professional and personal skills, here ability to explain clearly what was the condition and solutoutions

Thoughtful, Through, Kind...excellent care.

Direct and to the point Dr. Lorentzen was knowledgeable and quick to offer me my options! Refreshingly easy to work with!

She is excellent in every way.

Dr. Lorentzen did an excellent job on my treatment, very knowledgeable and friendly as well

Referred to another St. Als dept for evaluation. Uncertain as to how soon they can see me.

Dr.Lorentzen is very thorough, explains all the procedure that will help you and answers all your questions.

She is beyond amazing and her nurses ROCK!!!!

Very pleasant and easy to talk to and understand steps going forward. Answered all questions I had and took time to discuss concerns if any. Very patient focused.

She is great, I really like her, she is very thorough.

thank you for you excellent care. i felt well informed and treated.

Dr. Lorentzen is friendly, helpful, caring and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

Seemed very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.

Always prompt, efficient , and compassionate

Always on time and so good withmy son.

Dr. Lorentzen is very nice and seems to have done a good job on my hand surgery. I will know more once the stitches are out.

Dr. Lorentzen has a wonderfully kind demeanor and carefully explains things in a manner that is easily understood. She is compassionate and it is always a joy to see her in a consultation, as I know she spends whatever time it takes to ensure the patient's comfort in explaining possible procedures.

It was quick and easy to schedule an appointment. Dr Lorentzen diagnosed my issue and worked with me to resolve it.

I’m very happy with my surgery and Dr Lotentzen’s expertise. She was very encouraging during follow up visits. If needed again, I’d request her.

Thank you

Great approach and plan.

Very personable and thorough

Very knowledgeable.

Very well explanation of injury and steps recommended going forward and timelines.

Dr. Lorentzen is a joy to work with. She explains procedures and problems very thoroughly in terms that are easy to understand.

Great experience. Took time to explain options very clearly and offered plan of action from least invasive to highest. Very caring and welcoming. Cara instills confidence that you'll receive excellent care.

Dr. Lorentzen was very friendly and treated my like a normal person.

Very friendly and gave a detailed explanation of my upcoming surgery.

Dr. Lorentzen did an awesome job with my hand problem. She was very clear in the explanation and treatment options. The cortizone injection she gave me was nearly PAINLESS!! So appreciated that for sure!!

I really enjoyed getting to know Dr Lorentzen. I felt like she listened to my concerns and addressed them thoroughly. She has a very kind, relaxed bedside manner.

I appreciate her time that she takes with me to answer my questions and help me in my recovery!

Always friendly, on time and great at giving shots

Great communication and highly professional with a nice touch of personal.

Did a great job. Very happy with the results.

I absolutely love Dr. Lorentzen. She has been so amazing since I started going to her. She is very detailed about the information I need.

i love Dr. Lorentzen. she is very helpfull on educating me on my concerns, she is very positive and honest, even though it is bad news, i love honesty, thankyou for helping me take my pain away for awhile. and when it comes time to replace my knuckle, i really hope you are still there, and can do the surgery.

Explained my x-rays and treatment options clearly. Explained and carried out my selected injection procedures right away. Answered all my questions and didn’t make me feel stupid or rushed. Very pleasant, courteous and trustworthy, if I decide at some point to go a surgical treatment route I would have complete confidence in Dr. Lorentzen. I’ve already recommended her to a friend!

I had a great experience with the Idaho Hand Center. The team was extremely polite, kind and accommodating.

would be difficult to be any better

Dr Lorentzen has a nice, calming, relaxed bedside manner and she takes time to explain things well. I am very happy with my surgery that she did!

Seems knowledgeable and is very friendly. I feel like I probably need a little more information. I would definitely go back but be more inquisitive. I will be going back I broke my wrist.

Informative, compassionate, explained my issue(s) and options available to me in a way easily comprehended.

Dr. Cara is an excellent and compassionate physician.

Very happy with the Drs knowledge, explained options. Procedure provided great results. Staff friendly and attentive.

Very happy with my carpal tunnel and basal joint arthritis surgery results a year later. I really value the skills and results but also the interest to help monitor and manage some early stage issues in finger joints. I feel valued as a client!

Excellent care, skilled physician and wonderful “bedside manner”. Great communication too!

Dr. Cara is very informative. She explained everything so easily to understand. I am happy to have her as my hand Dr.

So very personable, knowledgeable and I am looking forward to having a surgery I used to dread. I know the skill she has and the risks I take having Carpal Tunnel surgery. I definitely feel I am in good hands. (Pun unintended!)

Doctor does a wonderful job of explaining your condition and options.

Dr. Lorentzen was awesome!! She spent alot of time with me discussing all the options for treating the pain in my hands and answered all my questions. I will definitely be going back to her for another followup and treatment in a few weeks.

Soft touch when examining my hand. She explained in layman's terms the issue so that I could comprehend and answered any questions I had with ease. Made me feel comfortable. Thank you

Thorough explanation of options and risks.

Dr. Lorentzen is kind and gentle. I appreciate how she always takes the time to explain things and allows me time to ask follow up questions. I never feel rushed. I would highly recommend her to friends and family!

Smart, friendly and professional. Great doctor.

A kind, compassionately and competent doctor.

Really NICE person.

My experience with Dr. Lorentzen was excellent. She was very personal, professional and willing to take the time to explain what was going on and what options I could take going forward.

Meeting with Dr. Lorentzen was unlike any other recent Dr. appointment. She took as much time as I needed to fully understand my options and next steps. I didn’t feel like I was on a conveyor belt of patients which I as a lovely change.

Very thorough, great explanations of my potential issues and the step by step plan we could follow to rule out what it isn’t and discover the actual root cause of my pain. Exceeds my expectations every time!

Very pleasant office visit today; enjoyed meeting Dr. Lorentzen.

Clear, direct, to the point.

Very competent surgeon. Would recommend!

Dr. Lorentzen is a wonderful, caring and patient doctor taking time to answer every question and thoroughly explain every procedure of my surgery, recovery and therapy. I appreciate her so very much!

Dr.Lorentzen very nice,I would recommend her.Good Job

Cara is the absolute best! She takes time to answer questions and is very thorough. Would highly recommend her to anyone!

Very knowledgeable and great service.

Very personable and kind. Attention to detail was great. Good recommendations.

She was great, knowledgeable about my condition and very pleasant.

dr. did not call my wife after surgery.

Dr Lorentzen is very thorough when discussing different treatment options. She went over my hand xrays with me and explained what my condition is about and what I might expect in the future. I highly recommend her.

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knowledgeable, kind

Excellent in every aspect of care and treatment.

Dr. Lorentzen was very thorough going over my X-rays.She took time and explained everything and made me feel very comfortable.

Wonderful to work with. Explains procedure to be easily understood. Follow-up; clear directions for after care.

Thank you for all the time you spent with me and for being so thorough in your explanations and exam of my issues!

Very thorough and super nice!! She found the fracture that none of the other drs could find, and figured out why I was still having pain in my wrist.

Dr. Lorenzen is very knowledgeable, professional, gentle and personable. She treated me with great respect and kindness.

She even answers my silly questions. Encourages asking mee laterq

Very personable and knowledgeble.

Very professional, very personable and friendly, gives off a trustworthy vibe.

Dr. LORENTZEN was very kind and attentive. Everyone was prompt and friendly.

Cara was very helpful in answering my questions.

One of the nicest and easiest people to talk to, very good at what she does!

Very nice “bedside manner “ Professional and informative.

Listens well. Offers options. Friendly.

Simply awesome!!!

Dr Lorentzen did an awesome job on my trigger thumb surgery! Highly recommend her!

Took time to explain and weigh do i different treatment options.

She was friendly and attentive and explained everything to me. And took the time for questions and anything else I needed.

Answered all our questions, even if the answers were tough to deliver.

Dr. Lorentzen is a top rate professional that takes the time to listen to all of your concerns and answers all of your questions. She is very personable and remembers your first name all the time. I am so glad to have found such a great hand Doctor.

Great personality and wonderful assurance as she was working o n my hand.

She is amazing. She is excellent!grateful for the great care.

She is so kind, and cares for her patients. I have dupuytrens disease in both my hands, and left foot, and Dr. Lorentzen is so firm on you understanding what the disease actually is. I'm so thankful I found her. Amy Brown

Absolutely the most comprehensive, brilliant, and gifted surgeon. On top of every available treatment and technique, providing a miracle in my particular case. So grateful for her gift.

I was very upset regarding my injury I was able to get right in & Dr Lorenzen made me very relaxed & hopeful for full recovery

I appreciate the patience Dr. Lorentzen had with regard to my pain level upon my first office visit for sure removal and accepting me as her patient after surgery that was completed out of state by a trauma hospital two weeks ago.

Dr. Lorentzen and all her staff are amazing!! Very helpful and always wonderful and pleasant to be around!

Excellent, explained the situation very well. Would highly recommend her.

Dr. Lorentzen was punctual, kind, thorough, intelligent and personable. She made me feel like I was in good hands. ?? I was impressed with the Idaho hand center.

She is very sweet and takes her time in explaining everything.

The whole office is warm and welcoming. Every single person, from the front desk to the doctors and techs were friendly and seemed to really enjoy working there. We waited not even 5 min to see the doctor and Dr. Lorentzen was prompt and engaging and took her time with my son as though he were her own. I highly recommend this place.

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Friendly, attentive, explained the anatomy and physiology of my issue on a level that I could understand. Her schedule was six weeks out when I called for my first appointment though, otherwise I would have given her 5-stars.

Informative, personable, empathetic

A very positive experience.

Very professional and very very kind.

Great listener, imparting educational info with care and compassionate. Didn’t feel rushed. Delightful experience!

Very thorough, explained things very well.

Dr. Lorentzen was very professional. She took her time to explain my condition and potential treatment options. It was comforting that she never made me feel rushed, I was the only one who mattered at that moment.

She is a great example of what a doctor should be - honest with her diagnosis and opinion

She's easy to talk to and explains everything very well.

Great patient interaction and support! She’s been so kind and reassuring :)

The best!!! Excellent service and care

Knowledgeable and empathetic.

Very nice Dr.

Excellent always appreciate a professional my procedure was quick and painless thank you

Dr. Lorentzen is very personable and knowledgeable. She immediately made me feel comfortable during my visits. She also did a great job on my surgery. Thank you!

Friendly and informative!

she is very caring and I trust her advice!

Friendly, easy to talk to. Explains things in easy to understand terms. Willing to sit & problem solve

Dr. Lorentzen is always on time and is responsive when I call. She also seems to do her homework and collaborate with others on important issues. I rarely rate service providers this high, but I think she does a good job.

Cara asked relevant questions and listened to my answers. She answered all of my questions and explained my options as well as everything that was done and what I could expect.

Excellent Doctor, excellent bedside manor

Amazing Great bedside

She explained what she was going to do and talked thru the whole time. Very impressed

Magic

She was soo lovely!! Got into detail and took the time to explain EVERYTHING