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Lauren M. Connor MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Areas of Expertise

  • Body Contouring
  • Breast Reconstructive Surgery
  • Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
  • Migraine and Occipital Neuralgia Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
  • Skin Cancer Reconstruction

Locations

Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 25000
Nashville, TN 37204

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University, 2014
  • Residency - Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 2021

Board Certifications

  • Plastic Surgery - American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2022

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
I cannot say enough amazing things about Dr. Lauren Connor and her entire team. From the moment I walked into the office, I felt welcomed, cared for, and truly valued as a patient. Every single person in the building-from the front desk to the nursing staff-was incredibly kind, attentive, and professional. You can tell that they genuinely care about the people they are helping, and that makes all the difference.Dr. Connor is nothing short of phenomenal. She took the time to listen, answer every question, and make sure I felt completely comfortable and confident going into my surgery. Her knowledge, skill, and attention to detail are unmatched, but what truly sets her apart is her compassion and the way she connects with her patients. She made me feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.My results have truly changed my life-not just physically, but in my confidence and overall happiness. I am beyond grateful for the care I received and would recommend Dr. Connor to anyone without hesitation. She is an absolute gift, and I feel so lucky to have been in her care.I also want to take a moment to recognize Dr. Connor's physician assistant, Caroline Casiano, who has been absolutely incredible throughout my entire post-op journey. At every single appointment, she took the time to truly check in with me, answer all of my questions (no matter how big or small), and make sure I felt comfortable and confident in my recovery.Her patience, kindness, and genuine care never went unnoticed. Recovery can be overwhelming at times, but she always made me feel reassured, supported, and in the best hands. She explained everything so clearly and never once made me feel rushed or like I was just another patient.It's rare to come across someone who is not only highly knowledgeable but also so compassionate and present-and that is exactly what you get with her and the team. They are beyond phenomenal, and I am so grateful they were such a big part of my care.Thank you, Dr. Connor and team, for going above and beyond in every way!
April 13, 2026
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Dr. Connor was very friendly and approachable. She was easy to talk to and helped make a plan for pur next steps.
March 11, 2026
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Dr Connor confirmed that the decision I had made was really the best one considering the totality of what I've endured medically since 2022
March 11, 2026
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My experience with the doctor couldn't have been better. She was very informative and explained in understandable terms. And she answered all of my questions with kindness and great patience. I feel very grateful to have met with this provider and look forward to being under her care and maintaining our connection.
March 1, 2026
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Dr. Connor is extremely thorough! She made sure to answer every one of my questions and even if I thought it may be a silly questions she made sure to let me know everything I had to say was important. She truly cares about each of her patients.
February 12, 2026
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I've already recommended Dr Conner to two friends who also want breast reductions.
January 28, 2026
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Exceptional experience with Dr. Conner.
December 19, 2025
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I felt totally confident with Dr Lauren Connor! She answered all my questions and made me feel very comfortable with my decisions. I really felt I can trust her with my surgery and I look forward to working with her and her staff on my journey to health and wellbeing!
October 27, 2025
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Love Dr. Connor! She's excellent!
October 24, 2025
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