Overview
Lauren Kastner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austin, Texas.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Kastner is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
12221 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78758
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lauren M. Kastner
Is Dr. Lauren M. Kastner a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lauren M. Kastner is classified as an Experienced expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Lauren M. Kastner specialize in?
While Dr. Lauren M. Kastner is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Lauren M. Kastner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lauren M. Kastner has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Lauren M. Kastner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lauren M. Kastner accept my insurance?
Dr. Lauren M. Kastner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- GastrectomyDr. Kastner isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Kastner isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Kastner isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Kastner isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.