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Department
LocationThe Woodlands
Specialty
Adolescent Medicine
Phone: 936-267-6300
Address
CHI St. Luke's Medical Arts Center I (MAC I)
17198 St. Luke's Way
Suite 630
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Lauren Bretz, MD, MEd
Assistant Professor, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Adolescent Medicine | 2022 |
| University of Houston | Masters | Masters in Education | 2022 |
| Texas A&M Medicine College of Medicine - Scott & White Program | Residency | Pediatrics | 2016 |
| University of Kentucky College of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2016 |
| Western Kentucky University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science | 2012 |
About
Dr. Bretz provides medical subspecialty care for teens and young adults at Texas Children’s Hospital. She believes that quality healthcare for adolescents is an investment in our future and is driven to empower patients and families to be well equipped as they face the challenge of transitioning from a preteen to an emerging adult. She works closely with Adolescent Medicine’s multidisciplinary team of nurses, dietitians, and psychologists to ensure patients receive coordinated, whole-person care. Dr. Bretz is engaged in medical education at various levels and believes that the best way to advance medicine is to raise up the next generation of physicians to be passionate life-long learners who are devoted to providing high quality care.
Clinical Interests:
Eating Disorders, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Mood Disorders
Research Interests:
Medical Education, Telehealth in Adolescent Medicine, Transition from Pediatric to Adult Based Care
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine | Member |
| Texas Pediatric Society | Member |
Selected Publications
Bretz LA, Raphael M, Wiemann, CM. Confidentiality and Patient Satisfaction in Adolescent Telehealth Visits, Journal of Adolescent Health, Volume 70, Issue 4, Supplement, 2022, Pages S43-S44, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.01.177.
Beharry M, Bretz LA, Auerswald C, Warf C. Chapter 76: Youth Experiencing Homelessness. In: Katzman D, Gordon C, Callahan T, Chung R, Joffe A, Rosenthal S, Trent M, eds. Neinstein's Adolescent and Young Adult Health Care: A Practical Guide, 7th ed. Wolters Kluwer; 2023 (in press)
Bretz, LA, Williams E, Enzler C, Zimmerman C, Garland B, Hergenroeder A, Wiemann CM. Factors Influencing Chronic Condition Self-Management During Middle Adolescence. Journal of Adolescent Health, 2021-02-01, Volume 68, Issue 2, Pages S32-S32
Bretz LA, Mallet L, Beharry M. Health Outcomes in a “Teen-Tot” Clinic: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal of Adolescent Health. 2020; 66(2). Doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2019.11.199.
Awards
Gold Humanism Honor Society Member
Fellow Medical Educator Excellence Award- Baylor College of Medicine- 2022
Chief Resident- Baylor Scott and White Pediatrics- 2018-19
John K. Blevins Award- Outstanding Resident in General Pediatrics- 2018-2019
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