lauren barrison md wexford pa

Lauren Barrison, M.D. 

Board Eligible Board Eligible

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
Wexford Location Wexford, PA
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Patient Testimonial
With Dr. Mitchell, I felt like I actually had options and was an active participant in my treatment plan. One of the things that sets her apart is how communicative she is. She personally handled most of my appointments, and when she didn’t, she always made a point to call or send a message.

From the very first consultation, Dr. Mitchell made my husband and I feel at ease and reassured. Having a infertility diagnosis felt so scary and left us with so many questions about the future, but she helped ease our fears.

This has been far an experience for my family, and I however doctor Mitchell has been amazing and very straight forward from the very beginning. I’m so thankful for her and the wonderful staff that made me feel as family everytime I arrived there.

I am so grateful to have found myself at SGF Carolinas. In this clinic I received an extremely thorough fertility workup, an individualized treatment plan, and always felt heard by my care team.

I would highly recommend Dr. Selter due to her knowledge, attention to detail, empathy/care for patients, and ability to explain things patiently during a time of high stress for patients. She explained things to me every step of the way so that I would feel comfortable and informed.

I wish I could give them more stars! Everyone here was so sweet and kind along my entire journey. My nurse Mya has been SO responsive with my billion questions! Dr. Swelstad is just amazing! Every single person in this facility made me feel so special and so well taken care of!

Biography

Lauren Barrison, M.D., is board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN). She is originally from Philadelphia, PA. She earned her undergraduate and medical degrees at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. From there, she completed her residency in OB/GYN at Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.   

During her residency, she was involved in research, presenting at national conferences such as the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Congress and Expo and Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI). Dr. Barrison has served in leadership roles in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Before joining SGF, Dr. Barrison worked as an OB hospitalist at a DC community hospital. 
 
Dedicated to helping empower patients and uplifting communities through their reproductive health, Dr. Barrison provides patient care at SGF’s Wexford, Pennsylvania, location. Dr. Barrison enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time outdoors.  

Education

  • Undergraduate: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 
  • Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. 
  • Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. 
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)  
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 

Q&A

I have had a long-standing interest in reproductive medicine. In fact, I entered medical school already certain that I wanted to specialize in Obstetrics & Gynecology. What drew me to the field of Obstetrics & Gynecology was the ability to help empower patients and uplift communities through their reproductive health. I was inspired by the close relationships reproductive health providers and their patients build, and I have fostered this special connection with my patients since first becoming a physician. I became interested in fertility when I realized that the field involves not only scientific/medical aspects that excite me, but also unique patient relationships, research, and advocacy.

Traveling has always been important to me and my family. I love cooking, especially adapting recipes to be vegetarian/vegan (my husband is vegan, but I love cheese too much to commit). Spending time outdoors, whether hiking, jogging, biking, or long walks through the city, always invigorates me. I can’t help but sing along to musical theater (my favorites include Rent, Mamma Mia, and Wicked).

While in most aspects of my life I do not take risks, I do tend to be an adventure seeker while traveling; I’ve hang glided off a mountain in Wyoming, swam with sharks in the Galapagos, rode up a mountain on the back of a stranger’s motorbike in Colombia, hiked an active volcano in Nicaragua, and more. While I often feel nervous initially, it’s always worth it!

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