Lauren Boden, M.D.

Lauren Boden, M.D.

Spine Care, Comprehensive Spine Center, UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute, Orthopedics
Areas of Interest

Cervical Myelopathy | Degenerative Spine Disease | Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery | Spine Trauma

Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Orthopedics
UofL Health – Medical Center East
3920 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 310
Louisville, KY 40207
502-588-4521
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Lauren Boden, M.D.

Lauren Boden, M.D., is a board eligible, fellowship-trained spine surgeon. She provides high-quality comprehensive spine care including primary and revision surgery of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Throughout her medical career, Dr. Boden has published many peer-reviewed articles and presented at national and international conferences. Dr. Boden completed a combined orthopedic and neurological spine fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic (Oh), where she worked with world-renowned spine surgeons. She received training in both orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery techniques and continues to combine them into her practice. Prior to fellowship, Dr. Boden completed her orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was selected as an inaugural fellow in the Wharton Penn Orthopedic Leadership Academy. She earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree at Pomona College.

Education & Training

B.A.
Pomona College | Claremont | 2014
M.D.
Emory University School of Medicine | Atlanta | 2018
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic | Spine Surgery | Cleveland | 2024
Residency
University of Pennsylvania | Orthopedic Surgery | Philadelphia | 2023
Internship
University of Pennsylvania | Orthopedic Surgery | Philadelphia | 2019

Languages

English

Areas of Interest

Cervical Myelopathy | Degenerative Spine Disease | Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery | Spine Trauma

Certifications

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Board Eligible

School of Medicine

Assistant Professor

Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Philosophy

"My philosophy of care begins with putting my patients first. My goals are to provide the highest level of quality care by listening to my patients, understanding their needs and goals, making sure that they have a complete understanding of treatment options and exhausting practical conservative options prior to surgery. I strive to treat my patients with compassion, respect and dignity, while focusing on my patients’ priorities and optimizing their outcomes."

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