Lauren Scovel, MD

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Lauren Scovel, MD
Medical Specialties
- Primary care
- Family medicine
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Scovel was great. Straightforward, friendly, intensely knowledgeable and really cared that I got the right sort of care.
I always feel very well taken care of when I visit Dr. Scovel!
Both nurse and doctor showed lots of empathy and compassion for situation. Provided solution that helped ease problems being experienced.
My PC is great. She is a great listener and will explain if there is something I don't understand.
My care provider was very attentive and provided great information. Only complaint I have is with how long it takes to get an appointment with my provider.
Dr and nurse very knowledable and helpful!
Lauren is incredible. Give her a raise.
Dr Scovel is fantastic!
I really like Dr Scovel....she is very relaxed and interested in her patient
Dr scoval was present and great listener
Dr. Scovel was friendly, professional, thorough and a strong listener.
Dr Scovul was exceptionally personable and communicated on a level I could understand. Seemed very interested in understanding me
Dr Scovel was very good at informing me of her plans: how they would work, what they are targeting, why we would be doing them, and how to tell if they're working. She did a great job listening to my problems (which I was not describing well) and making me feel heard. I got everything I could have hoped for from the visit.
Besides the fact that she is very knowledgeable, Dr. Scovel always really listens, and shows genuine concern for what's going on with me!
Dr. Scovel is a wonderful provider and I am so appreciative of her kindness and willingness to listen to my concerns.
Dr. Scovel took unhurried time with me & I felt listened to.
I'm very impressed and happy with my new doctor! I thought she was excellent and I could not ask for a better physician!
This provider listens and understands my multiple medical and mental health issues. [...]
She was concerned and thought carefully about my symptoms. She quickly diagnosed me and made me feel secure about my condition
DR. Scovel showed that she cares!
Have already recommended the provider to a family member, I've been impressed with the provider's patience in answeirng questions, and clear effort to help me understand my options and include me in the decision
Dr Scovel is a great listener, attentive to any issue I bring & always shares what she knows, & even more rare & exceptionally laudable, what she doesn't know. Shes great
Dr Scovel is a very good listener. She gives me her full attention while she is with me.
Doctor Scovel made me feel comfortable and assured. She leads her care with compassion.
Dr. Scovel is a great physician and is easy to talk with. I appreciate her very much.
Lauren is FANTASTIC. Finally! A PCP who is thorough and kind and really good at her job. I feel like a decent PCP is hard to find this days and she's mint.
[I have another condition] and she is very good about knowing what is going on with that treatment and how I'm doing as far as [...] is always part of the conversation.
Really appreciated Drs approach and took my opinion in treatment plan
Dr Scovel really listens and takes time to make sure all my questions are answered..
Lauren Scovel is an excellent physician and I am happy to be in her capable hands
I really felt like Dr Scovel took me and my concerns very seriously. She also was very upfront about the costs/billing which is something that confuses me (I'm not American, so I still don't fully understand insurance)
Dr Scovel is the best doctor.
Dr. Scovel is A+. Already recommended to others.
Great initial meeting. Dr Scovel was thoughtful, thorough and brilliant
Dr. Scovel listened with an intelligent and kind ear. She also asked important questions. My appointment with her exceeded my expectations!
I Love Dr. Scovel!
Dr. Scovel was great. She listened to my concerns, explained options well, and made me feel at ease. Overall the staff seemed efficient and organized. I'm glad I came to the Ballard clinic.
Lauren was very patient and friendly.
Dr. Scovel was very attentive and carefully listened to what I had to say. I felt comfortable with her and felt I could talk openly to her.
She was very supportive and made me feel comfortable even though I was super emotional and embarrassed.
She efficiently took in what I told her about a number of issues - I felt she really listened
Laurn is great listens to me and answers questions I have. Really personable and friendly.
Dr. S is wonderful, very kind and listened to my concerns. Great visit.
Lauren is the best doctor I've been to. She listens and discusses my care with me. I really feel informed and listened to.
I really like having Dr. Scovel as my primary care physician. She listens to my concerns, explains the pluses/minuses of treatments, and feels like an advocate for my health.
The doctor was anxious that she wouldn't listen to what I said
Dr.Scovel has shown nothing but professionalism and is ready to answer any questions & concerns of what I am dealing with at the time. She is an Amazing Dr! I have told family and friends to make an appointment at this location with Dr. Scovel.
I trust Dr. Scovel, she is very professional.
Dr Scovel is a great PCP, she trusts my judgement while also giving medical advice. She is friendly and makes me feel comfortable.
Dr. Lauren is a true professional. I couldn't have asked for anything more from this appointment.
About Lauren Scovel
Lauren Scovel, MD, (she/her) is a board certified family medicine physician who enjoys providing care for people of all ages. She believes in compassionate listening to provide care that focuses on the whole person, while serving as a patient advocate. She seeks to build a relationship with patients and provide them with the knowledge and tools to make the best individual healthcare decisions. Dr. Scovel’s clinical interests include women’s health and reproductive care, prenatal care, adolescent medicine, LGBTQ+ care, and in-office procedures.
Personal Interests
Dr. Scovel enjoys playing and watching soccer, travel, reading, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
Education and Training
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Stanford Health Care-O'Connor Family Medicine Residency ProgramResidency, 2021, Family MedicineVM General Surgery ResidencyResidency, 2017, General SurgeryMedical University of South CarolinaMedical Education, 2014
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine, 2021, American Board of Family Medicine