Rachel Lentz, MD

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Rachel Lentz, MD
Medical Specialties
- Plastic surgery
- Aesthetic plastic surgery (breast)
- Aesthetic plastic surgery (body)
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Locations
Center for Reconstructive Surgery at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Northwest
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Lentz answered all of my questions and explained everything I needed to know.
Dr Lentz and her resident were patient and answered all of my questions
I love Dr Lentz and her team. They have always taken good care of me. They answer all of my questions and concerns in a timely manner. They have always followed up with me whenever I've had an issue. Probably the best medical I have ever had.
Dr. Lentz is excellent!! Personable, knowledgeable & she remembers me.
Dr Lentz was very calm and kind. I almost forgot I had cancer.
Very honest and informative
Dr. Lentz is very good. She listens and is very kind. [...]
Dr Lentz is an excellent provider, who is thorough and thoughtful. She listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions to my satisfaction
I was very appreciative of the degree to which Dr Lentz listened to my concerns and answered my questions.
Dr. Lentz is great & has handled my care in the best possible way. She has been patient with my concerns & has eased my anxiety with open discussion for a path moving forward.
Dr. Lentz is very professional and caring. She did a great job on my surgery and I am recovering well.
I loved meeting Dr Lenzt. It is not the best of circumstances - discussing reconstruction surgery post-mastectomy - but she was thoughtful, human, and empathetic. She normalized my feelings and concerns. It's a gift and skill that can't be taught.
About Rachel B Lentz
Rachel Lentz, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Assistant Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at UW School of Medicine.
Dr. Lentz specializes in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. She has fellowship training in reconstructive microsurgery and the surgical treatment of lymphedema, and her clinical interests include complex reconstruction following cancer or trauma. Dr. Lentz offers patients seeking breast reconstruction following mastectomy and lumpectomy a wide variety of autologous (using your own tissue) and implant-based reconstructive options. Additionally, she performs body contouring, aesthetic breast and body surgery, and gender affirmation top surgery.
Dr. Lentz embraces a patient-centered approach to her practice, and strives to offer each patient reconstructive solutions tailored to their unique individual needs. Her ultimate goal is to help each of her patients recover their physical sense of self and return to their normal lives following trauma or cancer diagnosis.
Dr. Lentz's research interests include improving clinical outcomes following reconstructive surgery, including strategies for achieving optimal outcomes in breast reconstruction. She enjoys teaching and mentoring residents and medical students.
Personal Interests
Dr. Lentz enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and running, hiking, and exploring the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. She is also an avid foodie and is always looking out for great restaurant recommendations.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Southern California-Keck School of MedicineFellowship, 2021, MicrosurgeryUniversity of California San Francisco