SLUCare Physician Group
Lauren Smith, PA-C
Physician Assistant
SLUCare Physician Group - Orthopedics - Grand Boulevard
1225 S. Grand Blvd., First Level St. Louis, MO 63104
Lauren Smith is a certified physician assistant specializing in sports medicine, general orthopedics and fracture care. She treats adult and pediatric orthopedic injuries and assists in surgery. She also administers intra-articular and tendon sheath injections.
Smith is a staff physician assistant in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
She is a member of the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA), the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery, a specialty organization of the academy.
In her spare time, Smith is a fitness and healthy lifestyle enthusiast.
Smith is a staff physician assistant in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
She is a member of the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA), the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery, a specialty organization of the academy.
In her spare time, Smith is a fitness and healthy lifestyle enthusiast.
About Me
Specialties
Physician Assistant
Gender
Female
Education
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science, 2008
Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, 2010
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science, 2007
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri State Board of Registration
National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants
Medical Interests
Joint reconstruction and replacement surgery
Ligament and tendon injuries
Sports related injuries
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.7Overall Experience4.7Listened Carefully4.8Explained Things Clearly4.5Knew Medical History4.7Involved in Care Decisions4.8Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.7 out of 5
84 ratings,
32 reviews
7/21/2026
Lauren really listens and I never feel like she’s just waiting to get on to the next appointment.
7/19/2026
She's the best and I hope she stays around for a while because we need doctors like her. 😊
7/18/2026
Great doctor great bedside manners
6/30/2026
Very professional, a great listener. Give her a raise! She did a great job. I feel blessed that she was my doctor.
6/7/2026
absolutely superb provider
Map & Directions
SLUCare Physician Group - Orthopedics - Grand Boulevard
1225 S. Grand Blvd., First Level St. Louis, MO 63104
Mon
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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