Lauren Bruns, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics-Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Medical School:
Department: Pediatrics-Pediatric Hospital Medicine
- MD, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2014)
- BA, Vanderbilt University (TN) (2010)
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2014)
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2017)
Department: Pediatrics-Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Professional Titles
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
- Newborn Hospitalist, Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Recognition & Awards
- Excellence in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Pediatrics Residency Program/Department of Emergency Medicine (2017)
Teaching
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Assistant Professor
(2019)
School of Medicine, Pediatrics
Newborn medicine, infants and families impacted by substance use -
Assistant Professor
(2019)
School of Medicine, Pediatrics
Newborn medicine, infants with in utero substance exposure
Publications
- Wells KM, Bruns L. “Use trauma-informed approach to prevent child abuse when parent has substance use disorder.” AAP News, Focus on Subspecialties. May 2, 2022.
- Bruns L, Isbey S, Tanverdi M, Kane I. “Late Onset Vitamin K Deficiency Presenting as Scrotal Bruising and Mediastinal Mass.” Pediatric Emergency Care. 2019, Oct; 35(10):e192-193.
Practice Locations
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
Saint Joseph Hospital
1375 E. 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
303-812-2000
Lutheran Medical Center
8300 W. 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-425-4500
Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
Hospital Affiliation
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
Saint Joseph Hospital
1375 E. 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
303-812-2000
Lutheran Medical Center
8300 W. 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-425-4500
Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
Hospital Affiliation
- Children's Hospital Colorado
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Denver Health Medical Center
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Pediatrics, Board Certification (2017, 2022)
- PALS, Certificate (2014)
- NRP, Certificate (2014)
- BLS, Certificate (2014)
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Pregnancy and Reproduction
- Child and Teen Health - Infant and Toddler Health
- Child and Teen Health
Clinical Interests
Supporting infants and families impacted by substance use disorder; improving transitions of care for pregnant/birthing people and infants with in utero substance exposure; partnering with birthing facilities, prenatal care providers, and outpatient providers in operationalizing Plans of Safe Care
Supporting infants and families impacted by substance use disorder; improving transitions of care for pregnant/birthing people and infants with in utero substance exposure; partnering with birthing facilities, prenatal care providers, and outpatient providers in operationalizing Plans of Safe Care
Personal Interests
If I'm not at the hospital, you can generally find me biking, trail running, or adventuring with my husband, son, and dog.
If I'm not at the hospital, you can generally find me biking, trail running, or adventuring with my husband, son, and dog.
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2014)
Undergraduate Schools:
- BA, Vanderbilt University (TN) (2010)
Internships:
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2014)
Residency Programs:
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatrics (2017)
Department: Pediatrics-Pediatric Hospital Medicine