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Dr. Lauren Wessel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
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9 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Lauren Wessel, MD

Dr. Lauren Wessel, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 9 years of experience. They graduated from Washington University and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Wessel an average 1.0 star rating.

Dr. Wessel works at UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Santa Monica, CA with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Chesterfield, MO. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Wessel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Santa Monica Medical Center
    1250 16th St Ste 200, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 825-9111
  2. 2
    Office
    757 Westwood Plz Ste 1517, Los Angeles, CA 90095 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 825-2111
  3. 3
    UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica
    1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (424) 259-9320
  4. 4
    Washington University
    14532 South Outer 40 Rd Ste 200, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 514-3500
  5. 5
    Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Group Inc.
    403 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 319-1234
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    Ambulatory Surgery Center UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica
    1225 15th St Ste 2100, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 319-1234

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  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 9 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1184018095
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Washington University
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    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Wessel. The overall rating for this provider is 1.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wessel.

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