Christine T Lauren, MD

Dr. Lauren is an Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

She received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and medical degree from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons where she was elected to AlphaOmega Alpha Honor Society. She completed residency training in Pediatrics at the Children'sHospital 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 (AAP) and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). She is a member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, the PediatricDermatology Research Alliance, and is a current executive committee member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Dermatology. She actively participates in clinical studies, has contributed to the medical literature, and has authored book chapters in both dermatology and pediatrics.

Her areas of interest within pediatric dermatology include atopic dermatitis/inflammatory skin disorders, vascular birthmarks, neonatal dermatology, and medical education.