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Dr. Lauren D. Thaxton, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

Professional interests include: gynecological problems, contraception (birth control), women's health issues

777 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80204

(303) 436-4949

Dr. Lauren D. Thaxton, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Aurora, CO specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. Dr. Lauren D. Thaxton, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine and UCHealth Women s Care Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

University of Colorado Medicine

1635 Aurora Court 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-1060

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777 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80204

(303) 436-4949

(303) 602-9150

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"Complete the miscarriage and the bleeding will stop," said Dr. Lauren Thaxton, an OB-GYN who recently left Texas.”—"Texas abortion ban delays miscarriage treatment, leads to tragedy", Dallas Examiner, December 2024

“Dr. Lauren Thaxton, an OB-GYN in Austin, says, "Stable insurance coverage throughout a person s life can increase health and wellness and allow issues to be addressed before they become critical."”—"Opinion: Medicare for All Is the Timely Solution for Texas Health Care", The Austin Chronicle, April 2023

“Lauren Thaxton, an ob-gyn and assistant professor at the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas-Austin, has already heard about local patients who have been miscarrying and couldn't get...”—"Abortion restrictions could also make it harder to get care after miscarriages", Philadelphia Inquirer, May 2022

Education & Training

Dr. Lauren D. Thaxton, MD graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. She has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

Residency: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lauren D. Thaxton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UCHealth Women s Care Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

First Choice of the Midwest

Centivo

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

ComPsych

Colorado Community Health Alliance

USA Managed Care Organization

Denver Health Medical Plan

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

First Choice Health - Big Sky Region

Employers Health Network/Whole Foods only

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Denver Metro Region ( EXCEPT Pathway, Pathway PPO, Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Standard, Pathway PPO Standard, Pathway Essentials...

MultiPlan

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance - Colorado Springs Region ( EXCEPT Anthem HPN)

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools only

Presbyterian Health Plan

Midlands Choice

Carelon Behavioral Health

TRICARE / TRIWest

Select Health

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Elevate Medicaid Choice

First Health Network

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

Integrated Health Plans

Mines & Associates

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

Simplified Benefits Administrators (fka UCHealth Plan Administrators)

Kaiser Permanente

Cigna ( EXCEPT Cigna Connect/Colorado Option & SureFit)

Optum Behavioral Health

Colorado Access

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lauren D. Thaxton, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Organon LLC	$1,375 NEXPLANON $1,375
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$92 $92
Allergan Inc.	$15 Liletta $15

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$1,375
Food and Beverage	$107

Biography

Dr. Lauren Thaxton is a specialist in obstetrics & gynecology in Aurora, CO and Denver, CO. Clinical interests for Dr. Thaxton include gynecological problems, contraception (birth control), and obstetrics. Dr. Thaxton's professional affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital, and the University of Colorado Medicine. She studied medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. Her residency was performed at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Dr. Thaxton has received professional recognition including the following: Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award 2013 - University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award 2014 - University of New Mexico School of Medicine; and Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award 2015 - University of New Mexico School of Medicine.