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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Idaho Hand Center through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Dr. Bechtold was highly knowledgeable, listened carefully to my questions and responses to hers, and was also effortlessly efficient in accessing my records to help explain what she was saying. I was very impressed and confident that I had come to the right place for help.
Jul-2025
Very practical approach to healing which i very much appreciated
Jun-2025
Seemed very competent
Jun-2025
Very professional and caring. A beautiful combination! I’m so thankful.
Jun-2025
Excellent, highly recommend
Jun-2025
Excellent physician who listens, addresses concerns knowledgeably and in understandable language. Experienced. Connects well with staff and patient. Presents treatment options well. Collaborates with patient goals.
Jun-2025
Excellent
Jun-2025
Explained the problem very well and her description of the options was good.
May-2025
Despite being a Vandal, she’s great to have as a hand doctor! Go Broncos!
May-2025
Very caring, knowledgeable, fixed my hand perfectly. Thank you!!!
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 highly knowledgeable, listened carefully to my questions and responses to hers, and was also effortlessly efficient in accessing my records to help explain what she was saying. I was very impressed and confident that I had come to the right place for help.
Very practical approach to healing which i very much appreciated
Seemed very competent
Very professional and caring. A beautiful combination! I’m so thankful.
Excellent, highly recommend
Excellent physician who listens, addresses concerns knowledgeably and in understandable language. Experienced. Connects well with staff and patient. Presents treatment options well. Collaborates with patient goals.
Excellent
Explained the problem very well and her description of the options was good.
Despite being a Vandal, she’s great to have as a hand doctor! Go Broncos!
Very caring, knowledgeable, fixed my hand perfectly. Thank you!!!