Lauren Mehner, MD, MPH, BA
Ophthalmology
Locations
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus
Broomfield
469 State Highway 7, Broomfield, CO 80023720-478-5000
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora
13123 East 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045720-777-1234
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045720-848-0000
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
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.
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.
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Conditions & Treatments
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Eyes and Vision
Cataract, Corneal Disease, Glaucoma, Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
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Child and Teen Health
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Surgery
Eye and/or Orbital
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy running, soccer, and skiing and backpacking in the mountains with my husband, son, 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, global health, public health in ophthalmology
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 777-2020
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include all things pediatric ophthalmology: cataract, glaucoma, strabismus, eyelid disease, ROP and amblyopia. I also do adult strabismus.