Lauren Singer, MD
Lauren Singer, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Specialties
- Neurology
- Neuro-Oncology (Brain & Spinal Tumors)
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
- External Professional Relationships
I became a physician-- it sounds cliche, but honestly to help people. When I was growing up, when I was young, somebody really close to me did have cancer. And I wasn't so young that I don't remember it and don't remember how it affected my family. And I just remember-- I mean, even to this day, we talk about the physicians that cared for this patient. And we talk about how it made my family feel.
And so for me, it's just so important for me to treat every patient like they're a family member. And I want my patients to always feel safe with me. I want them to feel like not only am I knowledgeable, but I'm empowering them with the tools that they need to be knowledgeable about their own disease. And I want them to feel like I treat them like a person because that's so important to me.
When my patients come to their visits, they're a patient. But then they leave these four walls. And all of a sudden, they're a person again. They're a mother, a daughter, a banker, whatever you do. And it's so important to honor those things and really not only get to know my patients but make sure that I'm supporting them to be whoever they want to be in life.
While I do do some procedures that involve giving chemotherapy directly into reservoirs that can reach the brain and the spinal cord, more of my day-to-day is actually seeing patients. So I see patients in the clinic. And when I went into this field, into the field of neuro-oncology, the reality is not a lot has changed in 20 plus years.
And so one of my goals is through research and through patient care to be able to grow the field and for there to be some new treatment options. A lot of the diseases that I treat have very devastating prognosis. And I want to be able to change that reality for my patients.
I've had the opportunity to actually train throughout Chicagoland. So I've gotten to see really unique patient populations from north to west to now south. And I'm really excited to be able to expand upon that care, learn more about the patients that come to University of Chicago, the population, and not just be a doctor within the hospital but also be part of the community.
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Lauren Singer, MD, is a board-certified neurologist with a specialty in neuro-oncology. Dr. Singer is an expert in diagnosing and treating both primary and metastatic brain tumors, spine tumors and other nervous system tumors, including:
- Glioblastoma
- Astrocytoma
- Oligodendroglioma
- Meningioma
- Central nervous system lymphoma
- Brain Metastases
- Leptomeningeal disease
- Paraneoplastic syndromes
- Neurologic complications of cancer
Dr. Singer’s approach to care is centered around being an advocate for her patients and building a trusting, compassionate relationship that is unique to each patient’s individual condition, symptoms and healthcare goals. She aims to empower her patients with the information regarding their specific diagnosis so that they may better participate in their care. This involves working with her patients to develop a treatment plan that addresses their specific needs. Based on her patients’ diagnosis, Dr. Singer recommends therapies such as surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted molecular therapy.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Singer has published research in both primary and metastatic brain tumors. Her research focuses on unique treatments for these cancers, including on a more individualized approach to treating patients with brain tumors. She also has an interest in eliminating systemic barriers to care and focusing on unique challenges for patients based on race, gender and socioeconomic status.
Dr. Singer is actively involved in the education of medical students and residents in both the inpatient setting and in clinic. She enjoys sharing her passion for neurology and neuro-oncology with the next generation.
Areas of Expertise
- Brain Tumors
- Spine Tumors
- Meningiomas
- Astrocytoma
- Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Board Certifications
- Neurology
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Internship
- Rush University Medical Center
Residency
- Rush University Medical Center
Fellowship
- Northwestern Medicine
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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