Christine T Lauren, MD
Pediatric Dermatology
Dermatology, Pediatrics
Accepting New Patients
Treats Children
Virtual Visits/Telehealth
On the web
Overview
Christine T Lauren, MD, is an Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and serves as an Associate Designated Institutional Official at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
She received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and her medical degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Lauren completed her pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she served as chief resident, and returned to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia campus for her dermatology residency and pediatric dermatology fellowship.
Dr. Lauren is board-certified in both dermatology and pediatrics. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Dermatology, and an active member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology and the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance. She currently serves on the executive committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section on Dermatology.
Dr. Lauren’s clinical and academic interests include atopic dermatitis and other inflammatory skin conditions, vascular birthmarks, neonatal dermatology, and medical education. She is actively involved in clinical research and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in both dermatology and pediatrics. She has been a strong advocate for medical training, previously serving as Program Director of the Dermatology Residency Program. In her current role as an Associate Designated Institutional Official at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, she supports graduate medical education across multiple specialties and campuses.
She received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and her medical degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Lauren completed her pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she served as chief resident, and returned to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia campus for her dermatology residency and pediatric dermatology fellowship.
Dr. Lauren is board-certified in both dermatology and pediatrics. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Dermatology, and an active member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology and the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance. She currently serves on the executive committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section on Dermatology.
Dr. Lauren’s clinical and academic interests include atopic dermatitis and other inflammatory skin conditions, vascular birthmarks, neonatal dermatology, and medical education. She is actively involved in clinical research and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in both dermatology and pediatrics. She has been a strong advocate for medical training, previously serving as Program Director of the Dermatology Residency Program. In her current role as an Associate Designated Institutional Official at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, she supports graduate medical education across multiple specialties and campuses.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Adolescent Dermatology
- Pediatric Acne
- Pediatric Dermatitis
- Pediatric Eczema
- Pediatric Hair Loss
- Pediatric Warts
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor of Dermatology at CUMC
- Associate Professor of Pediatrics at CUMC
Administrative Titles
- Associate Designated Institutional Official, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Gender
- Female
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Virtual Visits/Telehealth
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Location(s)
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
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Insurance Accepted
Affinity Health Plan
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Amida Care
- Special Needs
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Fidelis Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthfirst
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Railroad
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
MVP Health Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
RiverSpring
- Special Needs
UnitedHealthcare
- Columbia University Employee Plan
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- Medicare Managed Care
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
- PPO
WellCare
- Medicaid Managed Care
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
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Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- BA, Cornell University
- Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
- Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Committees, Societies, Councils
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
- Member, Society for Pediatric Dermatology
- Member, Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance
- Executive Committee Member, American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Dermatology
Board Certifications
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Pediatrics
Honors & Awards
- AlphaOmega Alpha Honor Society, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Chief Resident, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Research
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov