Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Lauren M. Destefano

Surgical Oncology
Providence
18133 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, 
Tarzana, CA 
Accepting New Patients

Expertise in
1
conditions
Providence
18133 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, 
Tarzana, CA 
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Overview

Lauren Destefano is a Surgical Oncologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Destefano is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Destefano is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Surgical Oncology
Licenses
Surgery in CA
Hospital Affiliations
Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

18133 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, Tarzana, CA 91356
Call: 818-480-7269

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


5 Total Publications

The development and comparative effectiveness of a patient-centered pathology report for breast cancer care: a randomized clinical trial.
The development and comparative effectiveness of a patient-centered pathology report for breast cancer care: a randomized clinical trial.
Journal: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Published: August 27, 2024
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