Lauren Bruns, MD

Professional Titles

• Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
• Newborn Hospitalist, Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Recognitions

• Excellence in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Pediatrics Residency Program/Department of Emergency Medicine (2017)
• Innovative Leadership Award, Illuminate Colorado (2024)

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.
• Bruns LA, Isbey S, Tanverdi M, Kane I. Late-Onset Vitamin K Deficiency Presenting as Scrotal Bruising and Mediastinal Mass. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2019 Oct;35(10):e192-e193. PubMed PMID: 29538265
• Bruns L, H Gilmartin AB, Hannan K, Hwang S, Weikel B. Plans of Safe Care: Components, Complexities, & Collaborations. NeoReviews. April 2025. In press.

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Pediatrics, Member

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

• 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)

Conditions & Treatments

• Pregnancy and Reproduction - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pregnancy and Reproduction
• Child and Teen Health - Infant and Toddler Health
• Child and Teen Health