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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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!
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Bechtold is phenomenal physician! She does a great job of listening, asking the right questions and treatment!
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
She is awesome and explains everything very well. She is kind, considerate and caring.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Great listener and super compassionate I didn’t feel rushed at all!
(3 weeks 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.
(3 weeks 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.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Bechtold is incredible! She is an amazingly talented surgeon. She, and her staff, set the bar for treatment, professionalism and compassion. Highly recommend.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Very personable and friendly. Informative about my condition. Explained the different treatment options but stated tennis elbow is very hard to treat. While I appreciate that she set realistic expectations, I left feeling like I didn’t have many options for pain relief and felt defeated.
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.
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.
Dr. Bechtold is incredible! She is an amazingly talented surgeon. She, and her staff, set the bar for treatment, professionalism and compassion. Highly recommend.
Very personable and friendly. Informative about my condition. Explained the different treatment options but stated tennis elbow is very hard to treat. While I appreciate that she set realistic expectations, I left feeling like I didn’t have many options for pain relief and felt defeated.
She is amazing!
Very knowledgeable, easy to ask questions of.