Lauren Van Buren, MD, is an Instructor in Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine. She received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Washington University in St. Louis. Her areas of interest include inpatient medicine, gastroenterology, physician wellness, and medical education. She is a member of the Social and Wellness committee within the division. She works as an attending physician primarily on the general medicine and oncology hospitalist services.
Education
- BS, Psychology: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL (2016)
- Medical Degree: Indiana University, School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN (2020)
- Residency, Internal Medicine: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of medicine, St. Louis, MO (2023)
Clinical Interests
Hospital medicine, inpatient care, physician wellness, resident and medical student education, preventative care
Research Interests
Preventative care, colonoscopy, colon cancer screening
Peer Reviewed Publications
lwani M, Sandelski M, Van Buren L, Bandali E, Ting J, Shipchandler T, Illing EA. Low Misrepresentation Rates of Scholarly Work in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency Applications. Cureus. 2020 Feb 7;12(2):e6911. doi: 10.7759/cureus.6911
Alwani M, Bandali E, Van Buren L, Yates CW, Nelson RF. Audiologic Improvement Following MCF Approach for Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks. Otol Neurotol. 2019 Sep;40(8):1026-1033.
Invited Publications
Van Buren L, Early DS. A commentary on: High-definition colonoscopy compared to cuff- and cap-assisted colonoscopy: Results from a multi-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial. Practice Update website. 18 Jan. 2022.
Abstracts and Presentations
Van Buren L, Dilly C. A case of necrotizing esophagitis. American College of Physicians Indiana Chapter Annual Meeting. 2019. Indianapolis, IN. Poster. 2019.
Alwani M, Bandali E, Van Buren L, Yates C, & Nelson R. Analysis of Audiometric Outcomes following Middle Cranial Fossa Approach for Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea. Triological Society Annual Meeting. Coronado, CA. Oral presentation. 2019.
Van Buren, L, Alwani M, Bandali E, Yates C, & Nelson R. Analysis of Audiometric Outcomes following Middle Cranial Fossa Approach for Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea. Indiana University School of Medicine Student Research Symposium. Indianapolis, IN. Poster. 2019.
Ye M, Alwani M, Van Buren L, Illing E, Shipchandler T, & Ting J. Readability of Online Information on Pituitary Tumors: Untangling a Web of Complexity. Rhinoworld Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. Poster. 2019.
Drejet S, Zimmer D, Van Buren L, MantravaBSdi A, & Sim M. Retrospective review evaluating the risks and benefits of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ketorolac) in transoral robotic surgery. Manion-Lingeman Annual Research Seminar. Indianapolis, IN. Oral presentation. 2018.
Van Buren L, DeCaro J. Physical Activity Patterns among Older Adults with Osteoarthritis. University of Alabama Undergraduate Research Symposium. Tuscaloosa, AL. Poster. 2014.