Title: Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Company: University of Louisville
Location: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Lauren M. Boden, MD, Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Louisville, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Doctors for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Boden, an accomplished orthopedic spine surgeon and assistant professor in the school of medicine at the University of Louisville, has established herself as a leader in her field. Since 2024, she has contributed to the institution by performing surgical operations, preparing cases and clinics, caring for patients, and teaching medical students and residents. Dr. Boden’s commitment to education is evident through her leadership of journal clubs, participation in grand rounds and delivery of formal lectures to groups of 25 to 40 students. Dr. Boden also provides individualized instruction daily, fostering the next generation of medical professionals.
In preparation for her medical career, Dr. Boden earned a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from Pomona College in Claremont, California, graduating in 2014. She then earned a Doctor of Medicine from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2018. From there, Dr. Boden completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 2023. This rigorous training provided her with comprehensive clinical experience and exposure to a wide range of orthopedic conditions, laying the foundation for her subsequent specialization in spine surgery. Dr. Boden then pursued a spine surgery fellowship through the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association in Cleveland, Ohio, where she refined her expertise in complex spinal procedures and engaged in advanced research initiatives, completing it in 2024.
Dr. Boden’s professional affiliations reflect her commitment to advancing orthopedic medicine. She serves on the membership committee of the Lumbar Spine Research Society and is an active member of the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society and the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society.
In addition to her professional commitments, Dr. Boden’s civic engagement has included volunteering with various groups involved in women’s baseball and supporting efforts to start women’s baseball teams nationwide. She has also been affiliated with the Girl Scouts of America, where she was recognized for her leadership and service with a Girl Scout Gold Award in 2011.
Dr. Boden’s research achievements are equally significant. She has published extensively in esteemed journals, including Clinical Spine Surgery, The Spine Journal, Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Topics that Dr. Boden has covered include cervical spondylotic myelopathy surgery, lumbar decompression procedures and mindfulness applications for stress reduction in orthopedic surgery training. Additional works address topics ranging from surgical mask modifications during the COVID-19 pandemic to mathematical models predicting the likelihood of surgery for back and lower extremity symptoms.
Throughout her career, Dr. Boden has been recognized for her dedication to teaching and mentorship. She takes great pride in making a positive impact on those she instructs, aspiring to inspire future caregivers who will continue the cycle of compassionate care. Dr. Boden credits her success to her upbringing, as both her parents are physicians. Inspired by her family’s legacy in medicine, Dr. Boden shifted her childhood ambition from professional baseball to a career in health care at around age 10.
Beyond her medical career, Dr. Boden has demonstrated exceptional athletic ability. Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, as a triplet with two sisters, who are both orthopedic surgeons, and two younger siblings, she excelled as a standout athlete. She played baseball throughout high school, participated in several U.S. women’s national team development programs, and competed in baseball, golf and basketball during her high school years. At Pomona College, Dr. Boden focused on softball and golf. Notably, she holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest female baseball pitch since 2008, and in 2013, while in college, she broke her own record with a pitch clocked at 69 miles per hour.
Dr. Boden remains dedicated to advancing both medicine and athletics. She aims to establish herself as a reliable surgeon within her community while providing exemplary patient care and serving as a role model for trainees. Additionally, Dr. Boden hopes to make her facilities a destination for aspiring surgeons across the United States and contribute to the continued growth of women’s baseball.
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