Lauren O'Brien, MD

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A Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Dr. Lauren O’Brien is an experienced health care provider who specializes in women’s health. Her services include:

  • Obstetrics
  • Gynecology
  • Labor and delivery
  • Well-woman exams
  • Pap smears
  • Contraception
  • Preconception counseling
  • Minimally invasive surgery

She takes a holistic approach to treatment to create a customized treatment plan for each patient.

Among her specialties are:

  • Pregnancy
  • Pelvic pain
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Abnormal pap smears
  • Hysterectomy
  • Annual exam
  • Other women’s health needs

She has also spent time teaching future health care professionals in several nursing and medical school programs.

Speaks: English

Specialties

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

(605) 328-7700

Background Information

Education & Training History

Residency:
OB/GYN: University of Kansas Medical Center, Wichita, KS
Medical School:
University of South Dakota - Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD

Board Certifications:
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2011-present)

Selection Research and Publications:

  • Management of Hypertension on the Labor and Delivery Unit: Delivering Care in the Era of Protocols and Algorithms (2018)
  • Get the Most from Your Well-Woman Exam (2017)
  • Help for Women with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (2017)
  • Consider the Facts During Breast Cancer Awareness Month (2017)

Idea of Care

I enjoy being part of the pregnancy and birth journey of my patients. One of the most rewarding experiences is walking through the entire process with women - from the decision to become pregnant and the prenatal care to the delivery and watching the baby grow up.

I like to create a relationship with my patients that not only focuses on their health, but also on getting to know them on a personal level as we work toward their goals.

Personal Interests

Lauren is a former college softball player who still enjoys playing the game with friends. She also likes to travel, attend concerts, put together puzzles and play with her three nephews.

Awards and Distinctions

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita Residency Program: Master Scheduler (2012-2016)

Additional Locations

Sanford Health Brookings Clinic

922 22nd Ave. S.
Brookings, South Dakota 57006

(605) 697-1900

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