Overview
Lauren Wancata, MD, specializes in liver, biliary and pancreatic cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, open and minimally invasive surgery of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas.Dr. Wancata enjoys gardening, hiking and skiing/snowboarding.
Dr. Wancata is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lauren M. Wancata
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren M. Wancata?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lauren M. Wancata by calling their office at 206-624-1144. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lauren M. Wancata a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lauren M. Wancata is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Cancer, 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. Wancata specialize in?
While Dr. Lauren M. Wancata is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Bile Duct Stricture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Lauren M. Wancata participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lauren M. Wancata has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Lauren M. Wancata'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. Wancata accept my insurance?
Dr. Lauren M. Wancata accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-624-1144 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Wancata isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Wancata isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Wancata isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Experienced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Wancata isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Biliary HypoplasiaDr. Wancata isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Hypoplasia.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Wancata isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholecystitisDr. Wancata isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Wancata isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Wancata isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.