Practice Locations

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-2020

Lauren Mehner, MD, MPH, BA

Ophthalmology

Board Certified

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  • Provider Credentials

    • Bachelor of Arts
    • Doctor of Medicine
    • Master of Public Health

  • Title(s)

    Clinic Medical Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Program Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Fellowship

  • Gender

    Female

  • Languages

    Spanish, English

  • Department

    Associate Professor, Ophthalmology

  • Specialty

    Ophthalmology

  • Primary Clinic Phone

    (720) 777-2020

  • Hospital Affiliations

    Denver Health Medical Center, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Hospital
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Locations

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus - Broomfield
469 State Highway 7
Broomfield, CO 80023

720-478-5000

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UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-2020

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Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045

720-777-1234

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Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

My clinical interests include pediatric cataract, pediatric eyelid diseases, amblyopia and refractive error, retinopathy of prematurity, strabismus for both children and adults, and public health in ophthalmology.


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 young patients in clinic and in surgery to help them feel comfortable and achieve their goal of excellent vision for life.


Specialties

  • Ophthalmology ( 2020 )

Conditions & Treatments

  • Eyes and Vision

    Amblyopia, Cataract, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Corneal Disease, Double Vision, Keratoconus, Lazy Eye, Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, Astigmatism, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus

  • Child and Teen Health

  • Surgery

    Eye and/or Orbital

Interests & Activities

Personal Interests

In my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer, running, and skiing and backpacking in the mountains with my husband, two children, and golden retriever


Volunteer Activities

DAWN clinic faculty volunteer for ophthalmology


Education & Training

Medical Schools

MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2015)


Undergraduate Schools

BA, Washington University in Saint Louis (MO) (2009)


Graduate Schools

MPH, Colorado School of Public Health (2015)


Internships

St Louis University School of Medicine Program (2016)


Residency Program

University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2019)


Fellowships

Indiana University School of Medicine Program (2020)

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), member


American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), member


Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), member


Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEPS), member


Research & Grants

Grants

Ponzio Research Accelerator Award (2021)


Research Interests for Patients

pediatric cataract, pediatric strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, public health in ophthalmology

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Referral Contact Phone

(720) 777-2020

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Information for Referring and Transferring Patients

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

My clinical interests include all things pediatric ophthalmology: cataract, strabismus, eyelid disease, ROP and amblyopia. I also specialize in adult strabismus.