Hospital Findr / Find Doctors / Washington / Dr. Lauren Ilona Wikholm

Dr. Lauren Ilona Wikholm, MD

Surgery, Phlebology, Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Inovia Vein - Vancouver 1400 SE 164th Ave Ste 101, Vancouver, WA 98683
(800) 834-6362

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Lauren Wikholm, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon whose practice focuses entirely on the treatment of venous disease. This includes consulting with and caring for patients with venous insufficiency, varicose veins, spider veins, DVT, and venous ulcers.Dr. Wilkholm received a BA in Biology from Texas A&M University where she competed for their NCAA Division I swim team, received scholarship awards as an outstanding student athlete, and graduated with honors. She then attended the University of California Irvine Medical School, where she earned her M.D. After medical school, she completed her internship and residency in Surgery at the Maricopa Medical Center (now known as Valleywise Health Medical Center) in Phoenix, Arizona.Over the years, Dr. Wikholm has developed expertise in general surgery, trauma, breast surgery and the minimally invasive management of surgical problems. During this time she developed an interest in caring for patients with vein issues and is passionate about helping patients manage their journey to treat venous disease in the most patient focused and minimally invasive manner.Dr. Wilkholm joined the Inovia Vein Specialty Centers in Spring 2022. She is a member of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, who now exclusively dedicates her practice to the evaluation and treatment of patients with venous disease and performing office-based minimally invasive vein procedures.She lives with her husband in the Portland area and enjoys gardening, biking, running, swimming, wake surfing and camping.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Maricopa Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - 2016

University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine - 2011

Location & Hours

Inovia Vein - Vancouver
1400 SE 164th Ave Ste 101, Vancouver, WA 98683
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Surgery
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Vascular Surgery
Phlebology

Conditions Addressed

Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Breast Disorders
Inguinal Hernia
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Bulging Veins
Venous Insufficiency
Spider Veins
Perforating Veins
Foot/Ankle Veins
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)
Thrombophlebitis

Procedures Performed

Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Colonoscopy
Mastectomy
Hemorrhoid Procedures
Sigmoidoscopy
Breast Biopsy
Skin Surgery
Hemorrhoid Procedures
Mastectomy
Appendectomy
Spleen Surgey
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystectomy
Hernia Repair
Spleen Surgey
Destruction of Lesions on the Anus
Breast Biopsy
Appendectomy
Sigmoidoscopy
Small Bowel Resection
Varicose Vein Treatment
Sclerotherapy (Spider Veins)
Spider Vein Treatment
Spider Veins Removal
VenaSeal
Venaseal Closure System
Varithena
Vein Reduction
Vein Ablation
Laser Leg Vein Treatment

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Transamerica
UnitedHealthcare
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
Community Health Plan of Washington
Liberty HealthShare
Wellcare
Medicaid
AmeriGroup
CHAMPVA
BridgeSpan
HealthScope Benefits
Medicare
UnitedHealthOne
PacificSource Health Plans
CareOregon

Cancer 20
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 15
Orthopedics 36
Neurology & Neurosurgery 21
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 32
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 33
Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
Children's Hospital 4
Urology 30
Psychiatry 16
Geriatrics 33
Rehabilitation 13
Obsterics & Gynecology 4
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 1
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15