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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Excellent very helpful
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
Great communication throughout carpal tunnel procedures on both hands. Doctor Bechtold never seems hurried or dismissive. Great bedside manner.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Es excelente el servicio y atención.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
You are the best Lauren, thanks for all of your help!
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
She’s great.. knowledgeable and comfortable
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Bechtold is a caring, kind and extremely professional doctor. I highly recommend her for any hand issues
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Bechtold is terrific. She is very personable and I was very comfortable with her. She definitely knows what she is doing and I highly recommend her.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Presented surgical options very clearly. Friendly and confident too.
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.
Excellent very helpful
Great communication throughout carpal tunnel procedures on both hands. Doctor Bechtold never seems hurried or dismissive. Great bedside manner.
Es excelente el servicio y atención.
You are the best Lauren, thanks for all of your help!
She’s great.. knowledgeable and comfortable
Dr. Bechtold is a caring, kind and extremely professional doctor. I highly recommend her for any hand issues
Dr Bechtold is terrific. She is very personable and I was very comfortable with her. She definitely knows what she is doing and I highly recommend her.
Presented surgical options very clearly. Friendly and confident too.
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Excelente