Dr. Lauren Bechtold, M.D., was raised in Post Falls, Idaho. She attended the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID, graduating with Bachelors of Sciences in Microbiology and Psychology. She earned her medical degree at the University of Washington in Seattle before moving to the midwest to complete her residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University in Saint Louis, MO.
Dr. Lauren Bechtold, M.D., was raised in Post Falls, Idaho. She attended the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID, graduating with Bachelors of Sciences in Microbiology and Psychology. She earned her medical degree at the University of Washington in Seattle before moving to the midwest to complete her residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University in Saint Louis, MO.
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Very nice visit. Efficient, thorough,, knowledgeable and kind. Absolutely happy with the outcome of visit.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
She did a wonderful job on my Carpel Tunnel issues. She was good at explaining everything and easy to talk to.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
She explained what was going on with my thumbs so that i would understand the medical situation, she explained the options. She was pleasant and positive. Very pleased.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very personalble, easy to talk to and understand instructions.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Bechtold was very personable and seemed very knowledgeable about my condition. She gave me many options to think on and research. I felt informed and reassured when I left the office, and have already recommended her to a friend!
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Bechtold is phenomenal physician! She does a great job of listening, asking the right questions and treatment!
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
She is awesome and explains everything very well. She is kind, considerate and caring.
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
Great listener and super compassionate I didn’t feel rushed at all!
(2 months ago)
Feb-2026
You're the best, Doc. Thank you for all of your concerns. I know my hand will get back to almost normal.
(2 months ago)
Feb-2026
Very helpful and informative. Made me feel comfortable and confident in choosing the best plan for me. Very kind and listened to all questions and concerns and provided reassuring answers.
Dr. Lauren Bechtold, M.D., was raised in Post Falls, Idaho. She attended the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID, graduating with Bachelors of Sciences in Microbiology and Psychology. She earned her medical degree at the University of Washington in Seattle before moving to the midwest to complete her residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University in Saint Louis, MO. She remained at Washington University to complete a fellowship in hand and peripheral nerve surgery, with an emphasis on microsurgical techniques and extremity soft tissue reconstruction.
She is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors society and is board eligible by the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Bechtold enjoys spending time with her husband and son, reading, and being active outdoors.
Very nice visit. Efficient, thorough,, knowledgeable and kind. Absolutely happy with the outcome of visit.
She did a wonderful job on my Carpel Tunnel issues. She was good at explaining everything and easy to talk to.
She explained what was going on with my thumbs so that i would understand the medical situation, she explained the options. She was pleasant and positive. Very pleased.
Very personalble, easy to talk to and understand instructions.
Dr. Bechtold was very personable and seemed very knowledgeable about my condition. She gave me many options to think on and research. I felt informed and reassured when I left the office, and have already recommended her to a friend!
Dr Bechtold is phenomenal physician! She does a great job of listening, asking the right questions and treatment!
She is awesome and explains everything very well. She is kind, considerate and caring.
Great listener and super compassionate I didn’t feel rushed at all!
You're the best, Doc. Thank you for all of your concerns. I know my hand will get back to almost normal.
Very helpful and informative. Made me feel comfortable and confident in choosing the best plan for me. Very kind and listened to all questions and concerns and provided reassuring answers.