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Lauren Harrington, MD, FACOG

Dr. Lauren Harrington | CU OB-GYN

Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Clinical Location

CU Medicine OB-GYN – Central Park
3055 Roslyn Street, Suite 230
Denver, CO 80238

 

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Services

General Health
  • Well Woman Exams
  • Pediatric/Adolescent/Adult Gynecology
  • Contraception Counseling & IUD/Nexplanon Insertion
  • Breast Health
Pregnancy & Postpartum
  • Preconception Counseling & Primary Infertility Evaluation
  • Childbirth
  • Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
  • Miscarriage Counseling and Management
Condition Diagnosis & Treatment
  • Abnormal Pap Smear Management
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding & Menstrual Disorders
  • Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
  • Uterine Fibroids - Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatment
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Gynecologic Infections
  • Endometriosis
  • Menopause Management
  • Sexual Health and Dysfunction
  • Colposcopy

Procedures

Surgery
  • Diagnostic Hysteroscopy
  • Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
  • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
  • Dilation and Curettage
  • Diagnostic Laparoscopy
  • Laparoscopic Adnexal Surgery (Cystectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy)
  • Loop ElectrosurgicalExcision Procedure (LEEP) & Cold Knife Cone (CKC)
  • Total Abdominal Hystercetomy & Laparotomy
  • Vaginal Hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)

About Dr. Lauren Harrington

Dr. Lauren Harrington earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Stanford University.

Dr. Harrington chose obstetrics and gynecology because she is passionate about helping women lead healthy, informed and empowered lives. She quickly builds rapport and trust with each of her patients. From welcoming a teenager to a first visit, to guiding a woman through childbirth, to navigating the transition through menopause, Dr. Harrington enjoys partnering with patients of all ages.

Throughout each visit with a patient, Dr. Harrington has an open and curious mind, warm demeanor and trauma-informed approach. By creating a caring and calm space, she finds patients have an easier time voicing their concerns and questions.

As an OB/GYN physician and surgeon, Dr. Harrington provides patients with a full spectrum of treatment options. She is also fluent in Spanish and takes great joy in creating a bond through language with patients who speak Spanish.

Throughout her career, Dr. Harrington has been recognized for her outstanding performance in the medical field. She participated in residency leadership at Stanford by serving as Administrative Chief Resident and serving on the resident selection and resident education committees. Her awards and recognitions are listed below.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Harrington enjoys spending time with her husband and two young sons. Her hobbies include cooking, reading, playing tennis and adventuring in the mountains with her family.

Education

  • Medical school: University of Colorado School of Medicine (2015)
  • Residency: Stanford University (2019)

Awards & recognitions

  • Stanford Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Presentation Award (2019)
  • Recognition for Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Award (2019)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Inductee, Stanford University (2018)
  • Society for Academic Specialists in General OB/GYN Residency Program Award (2018)
  • Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Residency Program Award for Excellence in Obstetrics (2018)
  • Stanford University Ryan Program Award for Excellence in Family Planning (2016)
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee, University of Colorado (2014)
  • University Physicians, Inc. Merit Scholarship (2014)
  • Maurice H. Rees Memorial Scholarship (2013)
  • Robert H. Felix Award for outstanding performance in Basic Psychiatry (2013)
  • American College of Physicians National Medical Student Competition Winner (2012)
  • Adler Mentored Scholarly Activity Award (2012)
  • University of Colorado Medical Student Council Innovation Award (2012)

Did you know?

Dr. Harrington played varsity tennis in college and still enjoys playing recreationally.
 
“It is a privilege to be invited into each of my patient’s lives, and I honor that privilege by practicing evidence-based medicine and educating my patients about the “why” and “how” of their bodies.”Lauren Harrington