Lauren LaFortune, MD

Neurologist, Department of Neurology
Instructor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Lauren LaFortune, MD
Phone 781-216-2999
Fax 781-216-2900
NPI 1295718625
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Lauren LaFortune, MD

Neurologist, Department of Neurology
Instructor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

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Programs & Services
Neurology
Conditions & Treatments
Epilepsy
Languages
English
Education
Undergraduate School
Cornell University
1994
Ithaca
NY
Medical School
State University of NY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
1998
Brooklyn
NY
Internship
Pediatrics
Mount Sinai Medical Center
1999
New York
NY
Residency
Pediatrics-PGY-1
Mount Sinai Medical Center
1999
New York
NY
Residency
Pediatrics-PGY2
Tufts New England Medical Center
2000
Boston
MA
Residency
Pediatric Neurology
Tufts New England Medical Center
2003
Boston
MA
Fellowship
Epilepsy
Tufts New England Medical Center
2004
Boston
MA
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Child and Adolescent Neurology)
Professional History

During my training as a medical student, I found neurology to be fascinating and I was struck by how challenging neurological disorders could be for individuals and their families. I decided to devote myself to diagnosing, treating and helping people with neurological disorders. I chose to become a pediatric neurologist, specifically, to work with children. Nothing compares to their genuine honesty, purity and resiliency. I cherish the connection I form with them and their families. Listening to the children and their parents is the most important diagnostic tool I use in patient care. I not only dive into details regarding the family’s primary concerns, I look beyond that to gain a comprehensive picture of the child in order to address any other potential contributing factors.

Awards

Boston Magazine 2025 Top Doctors Child Neurology recognition
Castle Connolly's 2025 Top Doctor Award
Boston Magazine 2024 Top Doctors Child Neurology recognition
Castle Connolly's 2024 Top Doctor Award
Boston Magazine 2023 Top Doctors Child Neurology recognition
Castle Connolly's 2023 Top Doctor Award
Boston Magazine 2022 Top Doctors Child Neurology recognition
Castle Connolly's 2022 Top Doctor Award
Castle Connolly's 2021 Top Doctor Award

Approach to Care
I tailor my treatment approach to meet the needs of the individual and their families. I try to maximize non-medication approaches and I am conservative when it comes to prescribing medication. If medication is needed, my goal is to prescribe the lowest dose that is effective to minimize adverse side effects. Over time, I customize the medication regimen to optimally meet the needs of each child. I make individualizing care a top priority and work in partnership with families to optimize care.

Publications

Familial congenital facial palsy. View Abstract
Headache and facial pain in children and adolescents. View Abstract
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