Obstetrics & Gynecology
Lauren Thaxton, M.D.
Visiting Associate Professor, OB-GYN-Family Planning
Aurora, CO
Lauren Thaxton, M.D., MBA, MSBS, is a fellowship-trained specialist in Complex Family Planning within Obstetrics and Gynecology, focusing on contraception, intrauterine device placement, and postpartum contraception services. She treats conditions related to women's health, including pain management during IUD insertion in nulliparous women using techniques like nitrous oxide, and addresses the impacts of abortion restrictions on health outcomes and OB-GYN resident training. Dr. Thaxton
15+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine (MD, Unknown)
- Graduate Education: Texas Tech University (MBA, Unknown)
- Graduate Education: University of New Mexico (MSBS, Unknown)
- Residency: University of New Mexico Program (Obstetrics and Gynecology, Unknown)
- Fellowship: University of New Mexico Program (Complex Family Planning, Unknown)
Peer Recognition
- ACOG — Second Place prize oral abstract: Nitrous Oxide for Pain Management of Intrauterine Device Placement in Nulliparous Women
2015
- Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin — Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award
2022
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
- SASGOG — Faculty Teaching Award
2023
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine — Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award
2015
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Obstetrics
Conditions & Treatments
InfertilityComplex Family PlanningFetal Surgery
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ascension Seton Northwest
- St David's Medical Center
- Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
- UCHealth Anschutz Medical Campus
Languages
English
Experience
15+ years in practice