Laura Hafertepen, DO, FACS
Breast Surgical Oncology
Accepting new patients
Provider Biography
Dr. Laura Hafertepen is a board-certified breast surgeon specializing in the surgical management of breast cancer and benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions. She is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and incorporates advanced surgical techniques, including nipple-sparing mastectomies, oncoplastic lumpectomies, and nerve re-sensation. Through close collaboration with reconstructive surgeons and other cancer specialists, she provides coordinated care focused on optimal patient outcomes. Dr. Hafertepen is recognized for her clinical expertise and compassionate care.
Outside of the operating room, she cherishes time with her family and loves staying active outdoors. Whether they are traveling, cooking, skiing, or hiking, she enjoys every opportunity to explore with her loved ones.
Provider Specialties
- Breast-Conserving Surgery
- Lumpectomy
- Partial mastectomy
- Segmental mastectomy
- Central lumpectomy
- Oncoplastic closure
- Mastectomy
- Nipple-sparing mastectomy
- Skin-sparing mastectomy
- Total mastectomy
- Bilateral "double" mastectomy
- Modified radical mastectomy
- Nerve re-sensation (nerve-sparing mastectomy)
- Benign and High-Risk Breast Surgery
- Excisional biopsy
- Oncoplastic closure
- Prophylactic bilateral "double" mastectomy
- Lymph Node Surgery
- Sentinel lymph node surgery
- Axillary dissection/lymphadenectomy
- Targeted axillary dissection/lymphadenectomy
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Care Philosophy
I believe the best care starts with clear communication and shared decision making, ensuring the patient is heard and empowered at every step. Through multi-disciplinary teamwork and a customized plan, I ensure that my patients receive the most comprehensive and compassionate care possible.
Locations
Reviews
Education
Fellowship
Breast Surgical Oncology, Grant Medical Center – OhioHealth, Columbus, OH
Residency
General Surgery, University of California San Francisco-Fresno, Fresno, CA
Medical School
WesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Memberships
American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS)
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Sigma Sigma Phi Osteopathic Medicine Honor Society
Our providers accept all of the following insurances:
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS Colorado
- Apostrophe Health
- benefitSMART
- Carrum
- Cigna
- Claritev Multiplan / PHCS
- Colorado Access
- First Health
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- *Kaiser (depending on market)
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Optum Health / Optum Care CO
- PHPprime
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans Medicaid Prime, CHP+, Valley, Monument Tier 2 & CO Doctors Plan
- SMS
- Select Health Colorado Public Option (Exchange) and Medicare Advantage (MA)
- TRICARE/HealthNET
- United Healthcare