Lauren MacTaggart, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon - Hand & Upper Extremity
Hand & Elbow Surgery, Brachial Plexus Surgery, Fellowship Trained
Specialties: Shoulder Replacement & Arthritis • Hand, Wrist & Elbow • General Orthopedics
Fax: 303-420-2279
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Originally from Seattle, WA, Dr. MacTaggart joined OCC-Cornerstone Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in 2019 after completing advanced training in hand and upper extremity surgery. She specializes in the full range of hand, wrist, and elbow conditions and offers the latest treatments, including fracture care, microvascular surgery, nerve decompression, repair or reconstruction, fusions and replacements, bracing, injections, and arthroscopy. Dr. MacTaggart is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the American Academy of Hand Surgery.
Prior to working at OCC-Cornerstone, Dr. MacTaggart graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, where she also played on the women’s soccer team. She attended medical school at The University of Washington, graduating magna cum laude and was nominated to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society. After medical school, Dr. MacTaggart completed her residency training at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. Following residency, she completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at The Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center/Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA.
Outside of the office and operating room, Dr. MacTaggart enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, and the Colorado sunshine. She and her husband are easy to find at the local dog parks with their spotted Great Dane, Luna.
Education
- Fellowship: Hand & Upper Extremity, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Medical School: MD, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Undergraduate School: BS, Biology, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
- BC/BE ABOS
- Western Orthopedic Association
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- Former collegiate soccer player
Dr. MacTaggart's Reviews
Easy & straight forward. No surprises & quick recovery. Played golf 3 times in 6 days, within a month.
Everything was great in and out super quickly. Dr. MacTaggert was awesome as was the assistant nurses and staff. Definitely will be returning for any of my orthopedic issues.
Staff was so kind. The receptionist was so backed up when I got there but she was so very patient and nice. I arrived late in afternoon and everyone was so pleasant after a long day.
Dr. MacTaggert was GREAT! Listened, explained everything thoroughly, developed and implemented a treatment plan that has quickly started to provide pain relief and allow me to start using my hands again.Sincerely appreciate her expertise will refer family & friends.Thank you, Seneca Pelton
Dr MacTaggart is the best!! Her medical assistant did write down the wrong hand I am having trouble with.
I was able to get an appointment quickly. Dr. MacTaggart was effective in helping with my problem.
Dr MacTaggart is a fantastic doctor, she is considerate, explains the condition very well and has a soft and gentle touch. I would highly recommend Dr MacTaggart.
First time visiting here & all went very well! The receptionist was pleasant and professional. My name was called about 10 minutes after appointment time which is fine. Dr MacTaggart was very nice and quickly had an idea that should help. One steroid injection later along with some instructions & we were done.I am wondering if the steroid injection I received could have caused the hiccups I've had all day?Fast forward to the current situation and after an MRI, something different was discovered. Turns out I have a bone disease. Dr Mac Taggert explained the options to me and to try to avoid surgery. Immobilization with a cast for 6 weeks after which she'll check to see how the wrist is doing. The staff is nice and I understood what I needed to do. I feel confident in her diagnosis and treatment plan.
I definitely like Dr. Lauren MacTaggart. She is very professional, knowledgeable and cares for me as a patient. She listens to all my concerns and recommends the best solution for my issues. She has been my doctor for over 2 years.
Dr. MacTaggart and staff were amazing! Very pleased with the attention and care I received.
Really Great experience, friendly staff and the Doctor is truly the best. She explained everything to me in a way that I totally understand. Very personal, professional.
Dr. Lauren MacTaggard was very friendly & informative; I dread the injections but she made me feel at ease; I'm so glad I waited to see her. Dr Tracy Wolf was my previous provider but she retired. I was happy to know that she previously worked with Dr Fry who had performed 3 surgeries in my hands.
Dr Mac Taggart was very pleasant and was able to treat my third finger on my right hand. She explained what was wrong. Gave me a shot in my right hand. Within a half hour I could feel the difference . I was able to bend my finger with no pain. Your the BEST!Thank you!,Marilyn Rozales
Dr. MacTaggart and her staff were wonderful. I received terrific care, and everyone with whom I interacted was incredibly friendly and responsive. They made a not-so-fun experience (surgery to remove a cyst on my finger) pleasant.
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