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Children’s Hospital Colorado
Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
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My care philosophy
I believe that vision is an essential component of a happy, healthy life and take pride in helping my patients optimize their health through high quality care for their eyes. I strive to create a fun, safe environment for my patients in clinic and in surgery to help them feel comfortable and achieve their goal of excellent vision for life.
Get to know Lauren Mehner, MD, MPH, BA
Departments and Programs
Conditions Treated
- Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery
- Eye and/or Orbital Surgery
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Experience and background
My clinical interests include pediatric cataract, pediatric glaucoma, pediatric eyelid diseases, amblyopia and other vision issues, retinopathy of prematurity, strabismus for both children and adults, global health, and public health in ophthalmology.
Undergraduate 2009
Washington University in Saint Louis (MO)
Graduate 2015
Colorado School of Public Health
Medical Education 2015
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
Internship 2016
St Louis University School of Medicine Program
Residency 2019
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program
Fellowship 2020
Indiana University School of Medicine Program
For Patients:
pediatric cataract, pediatric strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, global health, public health in ophthalmology
pediatric cataract, pediatric strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, global health, public health in ophthalmology
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Patient Family Experience Excellence in Patient Care Award 2023
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