Lauren Puretz, DO

OB/GYN

Briargate
2405 Research Pkwy.
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

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Phone: 1-719-260-7050

Our medical group has proudly served the Pikes Peak region for over 70 years!

Dr. Puretz was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan and enjoyed spending summer and winter breaks in Colorado. She attended Kalamazoo College earning degrees in biology and psychology. After graduating from Michigan State University Medical School in 2008, she completed her OB/GYN residency through McLaren Health System in Lansing, Michigan. She's very proud to be part of Partners in Women's Health where she can practice her specialty in an atmosphere of respect, compassion, partnership and expertise. Her special interests include infertility, low and high risk pregnancies, surgical and non-surgical treatment of abnormal menses and urinary incontinence. She stays active by skiing, climbing and running and has run seven marathons including Boston, New York and Chicago! She's especially happy that her parents and siblings are also now living in the wonderful state of Colorado. She feels truly blessed to be an OB/GYN and she's enthusiastic about caring for the unique needs of women of all ages here in Colorado Springs.

Education

2013	OB/GYN Residency	Ingraham Regional Medical Center	Lansing, MI
2009	Doctor of Osteopathy	Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine	Lansing, MI
2005	Dual Bachelor's in Biology, Psychology	Kalamazoo College	Kalamazoo, MI

Experience

2013 - present	OB/GYN Physician	Optum's Partners in Women's Health	Colorado Springs, CO
2013 - present	OB/GYN Physician	UCHealth Memorial Hospital	Colorado Springs, CO

Professional Memberships

American College of Osteopathic Obstetrics & Gynecology
American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Osteopathic Association
El Paso County Medical Society

PATIENT COMMENTS

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6/23/2023 Very friendly, answered all my questions. Liked her very much.
7/6/2023 She was friendly, professional, and answered any questions thoroughly and made sure the answers were understandable
7/7/2023 She was very helpful and understood my issues.
6/23/2023 She explained everything to me and made sure that I understood.
6/27/2023 Professional ,knowledgeable, caring.
6/27/2023 She did not call to discuss abnormal test results with me after 3 calls to reception which told me she would call me back. This is after she tested me for the wrong condition and my results were posted for a full week before anyone would put me through to a nurse.
6/20/2023 She is knowledgeable in her field
6/27/2023 The dr is great. The office staff keeps dropping the ball
7/1/2023 I respect her as a doctor and am quite comfortable with her.
6/30/2023 She is caring and attentive. She is respectful and listens to concerns
6/9/2023 She was kind, listened, had information regarding my issues. Knowledgeable responses.
7/3/2023 friendly, kind and informative
6/24/2023 I don’t have an opinion one way or another because I’m still waiting for the procedure to be scheduled.
6/6/2023 She made me feel comfortable and that she was there to help me
5/15/2023 I was referred to Dr. Puretz with my first pregnancy, she has always answered ANY questions that I have as well as take time to get to know me and not just race out of the room when we're done. She's polite and very informative!
6/5/2023 She is very professional and took time to listen, answer my questions, and address my concerns. I did not feel rushed or unimportant.
5/30/2023 She did not touch my daughter. Just ordered tests and then gave up. She did not even know which tests she ran on our last appointment. I had to remind and explain then. Oh well.
5/29/2023 I really liked her & felt that she explained my situation thoroughly.
4/8/2023 Dr. Puretz took the time to answer my questions and gave me her undivided attention.
5/6/2023 Sensitive to issue and addressed it Felt confident in her diagnosis and procedure
4/30/2023 Every visit has been she has taken no interest in my concerns
5/4/2023 Felt dismissed and left with no clear plan of treatment. Felt confused and very frustrated after my appointment.
5/3/2023 Wonderful attention to my needs
5/7/2023 She did not have to treat my medical issue the same day, but she did because I was in discomfort
3/31/2023 She was very courteous and friendly.
3/28/2023 She is professional & communicated an understanding of my situation. She provided information on all of my treatment options so I could make an informed decision.
3/24/2023 Seemed very knowledgeable and listened and gave options and helped me to understand problem
3/31/2023 She's professional and knowledgeable.
3/24/2023 Attention to detail
3/31/2023 I have recommended her to people I know with female reproductive health issues. She is great.
2/27/2023 She was OKio
3/1/2023 She has been a good doctor overall
2/17/2023 She listens to questions / concerns and doesn't make you feel rushed or make you feel guilty if you choose not to do a routine test.
2/17/2023 After a few visits with Dr. Puretz and my surgery I feel like she understood the reason I was so much in pain and didn't feel good.
3/2/2023 She seemed interested in any question I had and took time to be certain I was satisfied with her answers.
12/9/2022 I really don’t know her very well and the visit was short.