Christine T. Lauren, MD

Pediatric Dermatology
Specialties
Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, more

Locations and Appointments


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CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
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ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown

51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
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Insurances Accepted


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    Medicare Managed Care
    PPO
    NYP Employee Plan
    Student Health
    Aetna Signature Administrators
    NY Signature
    Medicaid Managed Care
    New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)
    Special Needs
    HMO
    Medicare Managed Care
    EPO
    POS
    Great West (National)
    PPO
    Essential Plan
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Essential Plan
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Medicare Managed Care
    Leaf (Exchange)
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Medicare Managed Care
    Local 1199
    MagnaCare
    Railroad
    Traditional Medicare
    Multiplan
    HMO
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Essential Plan
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Quality Health Management
    Columbia University Employee Plan
    HMO
    POS
    PPO
    Empire Plan
    Compass (Exchange)
    Medicaid (Community Plan)
    Oxford Freedom
    Oxford HMO
    Oxford Liberty
    SelectHealth
    Medicare Managed Care
    Medicaid Managed Care
    World Trade Center Health Plan
    Medicare Managed Care
    PPO
    NYP Employee Plan
    Student Health
    Aetna Signature Administrators
    NY Signature
    Medicaid Managed Care
    New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)
    Special Needs
    HMO
    Medicare Managed Care
    EPO
    POS
    Great West (National)
    PPO
    Essential Plan
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Essential Plan
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Medicare Managed Care
    Leaf (Exchange)
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Medicare Managed Care
    Local 1199
    MagnaCare
    Railroad
    Traditional Medicare
    Multiplan
    HMO
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Essential Plan
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Quality Health Management
    Columbia University Employee Plan
    HMO
    POS
    PPO
    Empire Plan
    Compass (Exchange)
    Medicaid (Community Plan)
    Oxford Freedom
    Oxford HMO
    Oxford Liberty
    SelectHealth
    Medicare Managed Care
    Medicaid Managed Care
    World Trade Center Health Plan

About Christine T. Lauren, MD


Dr. Lauren is an Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Clinical Pediatrics at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University.


She received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and medical degree from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She completed residency training in Pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where she was selected as chief resident. Dr. Lauren then returned to Columbia University to complete her Dermatology residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Following her training in Dermatology, she completed a Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship under the tutelage of Dr. Maria Garzon. Dr. Lauren is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Pediatrics.


She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Dermatology. She is a member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology and the Pediatric Dermatology Educational Interest Group. She has participated in several ongoing clinical studies and trials and written several book chapters in both dermatology and pediatrics.


Her areas of interest within pediatric dermatology include: atopic dermatitis/inflammatory disorders, collagen vascular diseases, vascular birthmarks, genodermatoses and neonatal dermatology.


Board Certifications

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Pediatrics

Specialties & Expertise

  • Acne
  • Adolescent Dermatology
  • Cosmetic Laser Surgery
  • Dermatologic Infection Diseases
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa
  • Nail Issues
  • Pediatric Acne
  • Pediatric Dermatitis
  • Pediatric Eczema
  • Pediatric Hair Loss
  • Pediatric Warts
  • Rapidly Changing Skin Growth
  • Skin Boils/Cyst
  • Skin Check
  • Skin Lesions
  • Skin Peeling/Redness

Education

  • Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
  • Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Leadership, Titles & Positions

  • Associate Designated Institutional Official, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Associate Professor of Dermatology at CUMC
  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics at CUMC
  • Associate Program Director, Dermatology Residency Program

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

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