Department of Urology

Lauren Gochenaur, MD

Lauren was born and raised in Harrisburg, PA. She attended the University of Pittsburgh where she majored in Neuroscience and developed her love of the city of Pittsburgh. She then completed a service year with the National Health Corps - Pittsburgh division at a free clinic, the Birmingham Clinic in Southside. She continued her education at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry where she continued to develop her interest in underserved care. She spent a summer in rural Peru researching community- based knowledge of HPV, cervical cancer, and lead efforts to bridge educational gaps. During medical school, she also helped to co-found a student-run, free urology clinic in the Rochester community. In her free time, Lauren enjoys traveling, hiking, yoga, trying new recipes, socializing with friends, and cheering the Penguins on!

Education & Training

  • BS - University of Pittsburgh
  • MD - University of Rochester