About
Dr. Lauren Bence earned her BS in Biology and Society from Cornell University in 2003 and her MD from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine in 2009. She completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Chicago in 2012 and spent six years working in emergency settings in Chicago after training. She moved to the Bay Area in 2019 and, during a break from clinical medicine, advised on medical travel repatriation and evacuations as a consultant.
Dr. Bence joined Panoramic Medicine in February 2023 and leads the practice's Wound Care team. She uses FDA-approved advanced collagen-based products and Human Tissue Allograft wound barriers to treat decubitus ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and surgical wounds, both in-office and at patients' homes in Marin County. She also practices as part of the Premium Care team. Outside of medicine, she volunteers with Dedication to Special Education, tends her edible garden, and runs trails throughout Marin.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Cornell University, BS in Biology and Society, 2003
Medical School
SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine, MD, 2009
Residency
Emergency Medicine, University of Chicago, completed 2012
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bence right for?
Dr. Bence is a strong fit for patients managing complex wound care needs, including decubitus ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and surgical wounds. Patients who need home-based wound treatment throughout Marin County benefit from her in-home visit program. Her emergency medicine background makes her well-suited for patients with acute or complicated medical presentations. She also works well with Premium Care patients seeking proactive, relationship-based primary care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bence treats decubitus ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and surgical wounds. She uses FDA-approved advanced collagen-based products and Human Tissue Allograft wound barriers. She sees wound care patients both in the office and at their homes throughout Marin County.
Yes. Dr. Bence travels to patients' homes throughout Marin County for wound care visits. This is especially helpful for patients with mobility limitations or wounds that require ongoing monitoring at home.
Dr. Bence uses FDA-approved advanced collagen-based products and Human Tissue Allograft wound barriers. These are clinically validated tools for treating complex wounds including pressure injuries and diabetic foot ulcers.
Dr. Bence earned her MD from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine in 2009. She completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Chicago in 2012. After training, she spent six years working in emergency medicine settings in Chicago before relocating to the Bay Area.
Dr. Bence serves on the Premium Care team at Panoramic Medicine. She joined the practice in February 2023 and focuses primarily on wound care and family medicine.
Dr. Bence's background in emergency medicine gave her deep experience managing acute and complex medical conditions. She now channels that expertise into wound care, treating patients with some of the most challenging wound types in both clinical and home settings.
Yes. During a break from clinical practice after moving to the Bay Area in 2019, Dr. Bence advised on medical travel repatriation and evacuations as a consultant. She returned to patient care when she joined Panoramic Medicine in 2023.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026