Erlanger
Gynecology Lauren Souza, PA-C, DMS, MHS, MSW

About / Overview

Lauren Souza is a physician assistant who pairs emergency medicine expertise with a deep commitment to women's health. Patients can expect a knowledgeable partner who listens, explains clearly, and builds evidence-based care plans around their goals and daily lives.

Lauren provides preventive women's health care, contraception management, PMOS (formerly PCOS) evaluation and management, and perimenopause and menopause care, including menopausal hormone therapy. She helps patients understand their cycles, reproductive health, and hormonal changes at every life stage, with a focus on lifestyle strategies for long-term cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health.

Trained in emergency medicine at MaineHealth and women's health at Erlanger, Lauren skillfully evaluates and triages concerns. Her social work background supports a compassionate, whole-person approach.

Education

Doctor of Medical Science
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

Master of Health in Physician Assistant Studies
South College, Knoxville, TN

Master of Social Work
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN