Lauren Walker

Assistant Professor

Lauren Walker

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: Neonatology

  • LWALKER1@augusta.edu
  • (706) 721-2331
  • BI W6033

Education

  • MD, Medicine (MD) Augusta University, 2018

  • BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, G University of Georgia, 2014

Certifications

  • PHY State of GA, 2024

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • PEDS 5001

    Neonatal Sub-I/Critical Care
  • RPED 5002

    Pediatrics General
  • RPED 5003

    Pediatrics Neonatology

Teaching Interests

I enjoy teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in the neonatal intensive care unit, with a focus on managing neonatal respiratory failure and developing procedural skills.

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Racial and Sex Disparities in Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Neonatal Extracorporeal Life Support in the United States, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

My research and clinical work center on advancing health equity, driving quality improvement initiatives, and promoting patient- and family-centered care.