Lauren Ott is a physician assistant who has expertise in ambulatory hernia surgery. Over the last 9 years, Lauren has evaluated well over 5000 patients with groin hernias and umbilical hernias. Lauren and Dr. Reinhorn work together in the office as a team; spending more time with each patient, examining, educating, and discussing treatment options including surgery. Lauren sees patients immediately before and after their surgeries, and is trained to assist Dr. Reinhorn in the operating room. As a surgical assistant, she has developed mastery of inguinal hernia surgery and umbilical hernia surgery, and in addition to assisting in surgery, she functions as a surgical coach. Lauren’s strengths are her ability to connect with people quickly, and explain complex diagnosis and treatment to anyone. By working closely with Dr. Reinhorn, she strives to improve the quality of care of each patient.
Lauren serves on the Opioid Reduction Task Force of the Abdominal Hernia Society Quality Collaborative. Together with surgeons across the country, this group is working hard to reduce the impact that post op surgical prescribing has on the opioid epidemic.
Lauren grew up in Erie, PA and has an undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from MCPHS University in Boston.
Testimonials for Lauren
I had an excellent experience with Boston Hernia! I had a traditional inguinal hernia repair on my left side ten years ago in another state, and I had my right side repaired using the Open Preperitoneal method with Dr. Reinhorn five weeks ago. I have experienced less pain and a much faster healing process despite being ten years older this time around. Every provider I interacted with was excellent; Dr. Reinhorn, Lauren Ott and Kortney Hodgson were all great at explaining the procedure and answering any questions I had in a clear and straightforward way.
From Google Reviews
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My experience with Dr. Reinhorn and his team was exceptional, I highly recommend them!
When I found out I had an inguinal hernia my PCP referred me to a general surgeon in the same group practice. I did not get a good vibe and researched the topic. My research led me to Boston Hernia and the team of Dr. Michael Reinhorn and PA Lauren Ott. There were well over 100 5-star testimonial reviews vs. less than 10 mediocre reviews where I had been referred. The fast recovery open procedure that was available as the recommended option intrigued me. I read the reviews and scientific studies, as well as listened to the common-sense videos available on the website. I became convinced that I wanted to entrust myself to a surgical team that does around 500 procedures a year vs. a general surgeon that does far fewer using a laparoscopic approach with general anesthesia.
I am writing this review five weeks post-surgery and I have been back to normal activities, including the gym for the past three weeks. The procedure went very well – I was out of the hospital in 3 hours. Tylenol and Motrin was all that I needed for a few days for mild pain. I started walking as recommended and within a week increased to 10,000 steps a day as part of my recovery.
Five weeks post-surgery I have no pain and barely a scar from the procedure.
From Google Reviews