Lauren Van Eldik Kuykendall, MD
Plastic Surgery

4.9 out of 5,
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USF HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC SURGERY
10740 Palm River Road, Suite 410
Tampa, FL 33619
Phone
813-821-8034Fax
813-821-8392
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Gender
Female
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
USF College of Medicine
Residency, Plastic Surgery, 2018
USF College of Medicine
Internship, Plastic Surgery, 2013
University of Florida College of Medicine
Medical School, 2012
University of Florida College of Medicine
Undergraduate, Microbiology & Cell Science, 2008
Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery - -, 2019
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 out of 5
139 ratings,
36 reviews
3/20/2026
Dr Kuykendall and Shay Cannon. PA are amazing doctors! So extremely thorough, knowledgeable and professional. They are the best!!
3/8/2026
Very happy with the doctor professionalism.
2/17/2026
Dr Kuykendall is amazing surgeon who really cares about her patients.
2/2/2026
Dr Lauren is an exceptionally kind, respectful, and empathetic surgeon. I have worked with many surgeons throughout my nursing career. Dr Lauren is by far the BEST surgeon I have had contact with. I am proud to say she is my doctor! Kudos!
1/22/2026
Very good is not high enough score for the entire staff from the reception area on, excellent
11/15/2025
Dr. Kuykendall has an awesome team!
11/14/2025
Dr Kuykendall is simply amazing!
11/13/2025
Dr Kuykendall is literally the best!! My cancer journey has been very difficult, but she has been with me every step of the way. I will be forever grateful to her.
11/2/2025
Dr K and Julia are a dynamic DUO!
10/26/2025
The most thorough visit I have ever had, Doctor Kuykendall, and her staff were all outstanding
10/23/2025
Dr. Kuykendall is a very compassionate and caring physician. She listens to all my concerns and discusses them with me thoroughly. She makes wise decisions for my health's sake and I trust her.
10/21/2025
Shay and Dr. Kuykendall are amazing! They took time to sit down and talk out all my options with me. They made sure I understood all of the options thoroughly. Dr. Kuykendall clearly cares about what is best for the patient and is willing to make accommodations to allow them to have the best result. I have heard wonderful things about Shay and Dr. Kuykendall from other patients and they lived up to all of the praise they receive.
10/6/2025
Bad Experience, Still Have Heard Nothing After 10 Days From Doctor Or Care Team
9/22/2025
Very impressed with the doctor, assistant and nurses - everyone was very nice and made me feel comfortable and informed.
9/22/2025
Always excellent service and very attentive to me.
9/20/2025
My surgeon is excellent and makes you feel at ease before the surgery and after. I felt confident going into surgery and I feel even more so after. Dr Kuyendall is outstanding.
9/19/2025
I appreciate Dr Kuykendall and her staff as always. They are definitely top notch. She genuinely cares about her profession and her patients. Very grateful for her.
9/12/2025
Dr Kuykendall is always informative, compassionate and efficient. Her bedside manner is a great fit for my preference of how information is communicated.
8/27/2025
She' good in doing her job.
8/8/2025
Very good experience, was very impressed with the PA and the Doctor, they explained everything to me and the Doctor showed me photos of work she had done on a few patients. Amazing
8/8/2025
My sister, my mom, and I have had the best experience in the hands of Dr. Kuykendall. She is an empathetic person who truly listens to her patients and makes them feel important. Before every procedure, she pays close attention to every detail and ensures that, as a patient, you feel comfortable and safe.In her office, she is attentive to every aspect and takes the time to listen, which has earned not only our respect and admiration but also our affection.
8/4/2025
Pleased!
8/4/2025
I will continue to refer Dr. Kuykendall and her team to everyone and anyone, she is a magician!
8/2/2025
Excellent doctor! Very knowledgeable and takes her time to answer my questions. She's wonderful.
7/26/2025
Excellent
7/21/2025
Dr. Kuykendall is absolutely the best !
7/21/2025
Dr. Kukendall and her staff are always careful listeners and responsive to my questions and concerns.
7/21/2025
Dr. K and her staff are continuously courteous and professional.
7/19/2025
Great
7/19/2025
Dr Kuykendall is the exception to the old adage that The best surgeons do not have good bedside manners. She took phenomenal care of of me with multiple complications. Avoided the necessity of having to have extra surgery when I developed an infection. I recommend her and Her team at USF with fireworks. Her physicians assistant, Shay, is wonderful. They both explained everything that they were going to do, addressed my complications and concerns. When I started an infection at the surgery site and sent photos, I was brought in that same day! Hands down, Dr K and her team are an asset to USF physicians.
7/12/2025
Dr. Kuykendall is a wonderful provider. She is patient & knowledgeable, and I trust her with my care.
7/10/2025
A lot of info, confusing, would be nice to have more photos to explain options and outcomes. Trying to understand the various types of reconstructions.
6/20/2025
Dr. Kuykendall is highly recommended and I would recommend her to my friends.
6/19/2025
I have felt very taken care of from both dr kuykendall and all interns and assistants. They have all listened to my concerns and answered all my questions thoroughly.
5/22/2025
I have recommended Dr KuyKendall to a friend.She and her team are superb.
5/22/2025
LOVE HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna Better Health Medicaid & Healthy Kids
Aetna Medicare HMO-POS
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna/Coventry HMO,PPO and POS
Ag Administrators
Ambetter - Exchange (Sunshine ACA Plan)
AvMed HMO
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Exchange Plans (ACA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-BlueCare (Health Options)
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-myBlue
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement-Advantage 65
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-NetworkBlue / BlueSelect
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Preferred Patient Care (PPC)
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Clear Health Alliance Medicaid (CHA)
CMS Sunshine (TITLE 19 & 21)
CorVel PPO and Auto Medical
CorVel Workers' Compensation
Devoted Medicare HMO, PPO, D-SNP
Empath LIFE (PACE)
Employers Health Network (EHN)
Evolutions Prime PPO
Evolutions Traditional PPO
Florida Community Care (Medicaid)
Freedom Health Medicare HMO
Galaxy Health Network
HealthSpring Medicare HMO & PPO (fka Cigna Medicare)
Hillsborough County Health Care Plan (HCHCP)
Humana Healthy Horizons (Medicaid)
Humana Medicare HMO (Gold Plus)
Humana Medicare PPO
InnovAge (PACE)
Longevity Health Plan Medicare HMO SNP
Molina Marketplace (Exchange Plan)
Molina Medicaid
Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP
MultiPlan PPO
Oscar Insurance Company of Florida
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO)
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
Quality Health Management
Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO and Healthy Kids
Simply Medicare HMO
Solis Medicare HMO
Sunshine Health Medicaid HMO
TRICARE Prime (Humana Military)
TRICARE Prime Demo (CareSource Military & Veterans)
TRICARE Select (Humana Military)
Truli for Health
Ultimate Health Plans Medicare HMO
United Healthcare Commercial Plans
United Healthcare Exchange Plans
United Healthcare Medicaid
United Healthcare Medicare HMO and PPO
VA Community Care Network (Optum)
WellCare Medicare HMO
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USF HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC SURGERY
10740 Palm River Road, Suite 410 Tampa, FL 33619
Phone
813-821-8034Fax
813-821-8392


