Lauren Santiesteban, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
NYU Grossman School of Medicine	Doctorate	Other	2015

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Review by Anonymous on February 03, 2026 -

MarinHealth Orthopedic Care | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 4000 Civic Center Drive Suite 209

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Comment - “ Very friendly and good person... ”

Very friendly and good person

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“Very friendly and good person...”

Very friendly and good person

Anonymous 02/03/2026

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Review by Anonymous on October 24, 2025 -

Hand, Elbow & Upper Extremity Surgery Center - 1500 Owens Street

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Comment - “ She was excellent.... ”

She was excellent.

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“She was excellent....”

She was excellent.

Anonymous 10/24/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 06, 2025 -

MarinHealth Orthopedic Care | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 4000 Civic Center Drive Suite 209

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Comment - “ Dr. Lauren Santiestaban = A+ EXC... ”

Dr. Lauren Santiestaban = A+ EXCELLENT!

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“Dr. Lauren Santiestaban = A+ EXC...”

Dr. Lauren Santiestaban = A+ EXCELLENT!

Anonymous 02/06/2025

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Review by Anonymous on December 10, 2025 -

MarinHealth Orthopedic Care | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 4000 Civic Center Drive Suite 209

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Comment - “ I have been a patient at this of... ”

I have been a patient at this office for almost 6 months. I definitely would recommend them.

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“I have been a patient at this of...”

I have been a patient at this office for almost 6 months. I definitely would recommend them.

Anonymous 12/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 08, 2025 -

Hand, Elbow & Upper Extremity Surgery Center - 1500 Owens Street

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Comment - “ My doctor is amazing. Extremely ... ”

My doctor is amazing. Extremely knowledgeable and I love coming to her

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“My doctor is amazing. Extremely ...”

My doctor is amazing. Extremely knowledgeable and I love coming to her

Anonymous 06/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 17, 2024 -

MarinHealth Orthopedic Care | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 4000 Civic Center Drive Suite 209

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Comment - “ Dr. Santiesteban is a special pe... ”

Dr. Santiesteban is a special person. I feel very lucky to have found her for my doctor. She is caring, intelligent, a great surgeon and diagnostician.

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“Dr. Santiesteban is a special pe...”

Dr. Santiesteban is a special person. I feel very lucky to have found her for my doctor. She is caring, intelligent, a great surgeon and diagnostician.

Anonymous 08/17/2024

Orthopaedic Surgeon - Surgery of the Hand

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Brendan Comer, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Rick Coughlin, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Podiatrist

Kevin Hwang, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Surgeon

Jessica Daniel, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Lauren Shapiro, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mathias Masem, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Igor Immerman, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Robert Teasdale, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Nicolas Lee, MD - Diagnostic Radiologist, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Anoosheh Nikkar, PA-C - Physician Assistant

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