Care Philosophy
Kendra R. Lauer, D.O., RhMSUS“A rare autoimmune diagnosis is often a frightening and lonely road for a family to walk. As your doctor, my first priority is to walk it with you—sharing everything I know about this condition and the latest treatments available to help your child thrive. My goal is to take the weight of the “what ifs” off your shoulders, so your child can get back to just being a kid and chasing every dream they have for the future.”
About
Kendra R. Lauer, D.O., RhMSUS, is a pediatric rheumatologist at Scottish Rite for Children. Dr. Lauer earned her Bachelor of Science at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, and her medical degree from A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri.
She completed her pediatrics residency at Blank Children’s Hospital through UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, Iowa, and the ultrasound training program at the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists while finishing her pediatric rheumatology fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Dr. Lauer has a research focus on improving pediatric rheumatology education, streamlining diagnosis and expanding access to musculoskeletal ultrasound training. Her professional affiliations include the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance, the American College of Rheumatology and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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