Overview
Dr. Lauren Farmer hails from Burlington, Vermont, with family roots in New York City and an international extended family in Chile, Switzerland, Australia, and Spain. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology with a focus on Health Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley, and began her medical career at Planned Parenthood in Northern California. Dr. Farmer obtained her M.D. from New York Medical College and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University.
Dr. Farmer is passionate about enhancing health equity and access, both as a gynecologic surgeon and an obstetrician. Her commitment to these principles is evident throughout her medical career. She is dedicated to the education of medical students and residents, prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction in all teaching endeavors.
With expertise in a broad range of areas, Dr. Farmer provides comprehensive care for patients throughout their lifespan. She is knowledgeable in prenatal care, LGBTQ+ health, family planning, infertility, addiction disorders, hormonal and menstrual disorders, general gynecology, menopause, and care for midlife and later life patients.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Colposcopy
- Complex IUD Insertion and Removal
- Contraceptive Care
- Endometriosis
- Family Planning
- Female Pelvic Pain
- Fibroids
- General Gynecology
- Genetic Screening
- Gynecologic Hormonal Disorders
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) and Contraceptive Implant Placements and Removals
- Pre-Conception Counseling
- Prenatal Care
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
Gender
- Female
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- NY Signature
- POS
- PPO
- Student Health
Affinity Health Plan
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Amida Care
- Special Needs
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
ElderServe
- Special Needs
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Fidelis Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthfirst
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
- Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
MVP Health Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- Medicare Managed Care
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
- PPO
VNSNY CHOICE
- Medicare Managed Care
- SelectHealth
- Special Needs
WellCare
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
*Before your appointment, please contact the doctor’s office or your insurance provider to verify that your insurance is accepted. This list of insurances can change, and the insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider.
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, 2020 New York Medical College
- Residency: 2024 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University