Lauren A. Bechtold, M.D.
Practice: Idaho Hand Center
Specialty: Hand
Office locations: Boise, ID
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.
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.

Absolutely wonderful visit! I appreciate her thoroughness in explaining things and the time & friendliness of entire staff.
First time with Dr Bechtold and it was smooth and easy. She answered all my questions and made everything very clear to me.
Great visit, discussed several options for several issues. Trying one option, will evaluate from here
Fantastic communicator. Made sure I clearly understood everything that was involved in the procedure. Highly recommend!
Fantastic Dr
Very nice!
She gave me excellent advice. Just like I wanted. Sweet disposition.
She is punctual, business like and knowledgeable, and she gave me options.
She is awesome, she really made me feel at ease and like you knew her forever. Everyone there was great. It took me 4 months to get in to see her, and it was worth the wait…
Very professional, she knows her stuff. And is very through. I wouldn't trust any other doctor with my hands.