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Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD

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(131 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: pancreatic cancer surgery, hepatobiliary surgery

1100 NINTH AVENUE
SEATTLE, WA 98101

(206) 624-1144

Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD is a general surgeon in SEATTLE, WA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2011 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Office Locations

1100 NINTH AVENUE
SEATTLE, WA 98101

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

tunneled central line placement

In 2024, Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and tunneled central line placement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2012, Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	11
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD treated as a general surgeon in SEATTLE, WA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	145
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
minimally invasive procedures	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD treated as a general surgeon in SEATTLE, WA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	136
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125
minimally invasive procedures	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD treated as a general surgeon in SEATTLE, WA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	150
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101
minimally invasive procedures	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD treated as a general surgeon in SEATTLE, WA during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	34
catheterization	23
doctor visit	201
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	13
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD in 2024

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD treated as a general surgeon in SEATTLE, WA were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and catheterization.

blood draw	23
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	158
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134
minimally invasive procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD.

**Gender**
Female	52
Male	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	86
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	40
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD From 2018 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	13
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2011. She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2011)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2018)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 131 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SEATTLE, WA.

4.92

Overall Rating

(131 Ratings)

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Lauren is the most amazing doctor & surgeon - she took the time to explain things well, answered all my questions with patience and empathy, and I felt very well cared for and understood. She made me feel completely at ease and I immediately trusted her knowledge and her approach.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Wancata actually had a printout and drew on the picture to explain the details. Also I left with written instructions on the follow-up plan/changes.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent care throughout my visit! Would highly recommend.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Wancata has a wonderful bedside manner. I trust her.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lauren Marie Wancata, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$997 Da Vinci Surgical System $997

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$520
Food and Beverage	$397
Education	$71
Gift	$9

Biography

Dr. Lauren Wancata is a physician who specializes in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Wancata's areas of expertise consist of hepatobiliary surgery and pancreatic cancer surgery. She is affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. She attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan for residency. Patients rated Dr. Wancata highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She has an open panel in SEATTLE, WA according to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.