Lauren Smith, APRN-CNP

Lauren Smith, AGNP‑C specializes in cellular therapies and bone marrow transplantation (BMT). She cares for adults 18 and older, and she sees patients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. Lauren provides inpatient BMT care, supporting people who are undergoing complex treatments for hematologic cancers and other conditions requiring cellular therapy.

Lauren has a special interest in improving health literacy and ensuring equal access to care, with a focus on preventing health disparities. She is committed to supporting quality of life while guiding patients through highly specialized treatments.

Lauren believes that patients facing a diagnosis requiring bone marrow transplant deserve not only advanced medical treatment, but also dignity, understanding, and equitable care throughout their journey. She recognizes that cellular therapy involves life‑altering decisions and deeply rooted trust between patients and their providers. Her practice is grounded in delivering care that is both clinically excellent and centered on each person's humanity.

Lauren is proud to serve in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Cellular Therapy, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a member of the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology, and the Oncology Nursing Society, and she also volunteers with Street Medicine St. Louis, extending compassionate care to underserved communities.

Fun fact: before becoming a nurse and later a nurse practitioner, Lauren was a marine biologist.