About
Dr. Lauren Wostrel earned her undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences from Central Christian College, where she graduated as valedictorian on a basketball scholarship. She went on to attend Ross University School of Medicine and completed her family medicine residency at Kern Medical, a UCLA-affiliated hospital in California. Before co-founding Zion Asher Family Physicians, she worked in one of California's largest healthcare systems.
Dr. Lauren Wostrel brings extensive training in women's health to her practice in Mount Vernon. She holds FDA certification for Nexplanon placement and removal. Her clinical interests include hormone optimization using DUTCH testing, cycle mapping, thyroid disorders, perimenopause, menopause, and pediatric care. She takes a whole-person approach that considers stress, trauma, and lived experience alongside labs and diagnoses. Her goal is to help patients prevent illness, reduce medication burden, and build lasting health from the inside out.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Central Christian College, Natural Sciences
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Kern Medical (UCLA-affiliated program)
Additional Training
Extensive training in women's health
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wostrel right for?
Dr. Lauren Wostrel serves patients who want a physician focused on prevention and whole-person care. Women navigating hormone imbalances, irregular cycles, perimenopause, or menopause find her knowledge of DUTCH testing and cycle mapping especially useful. Patients with thyroid disorders, unexplained fatigue, or weight changes benefit from her thorough diagnostic approach. She also sees children and adolescents, making her a good fit for families who want a single physician for multiple generations. Adults who want a physician who considers stress and trauma as part of their health picture will feel at home with her approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lauren Wostrel specializes in women's health, hormone optimization, thyroid disorders, and pediatric care within the scope of family medicine. She has extensive training in women's health and holds FDA certification for Nexplanon placement and removal.
Yes. Dr. Lauren Wostrel uses DUTCH testing, a comprehensive non-invasive hormone panel, to evaluate adrenal and sex hormone function. She also offers cycle mapping to assess hormonal patterns throughout the menstrual cycle.
Yes. Dr. Lauren Wostrel treats patients experiencing perimenopause and menopause. She takes a root-cause approach to symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, and irregular cycles, using hormone testing to guide her treatment decisions.
Yes. Dr. Lauren Wostrel provides pediatric care as part of her family medicine practice. Zion Asher welcomes children of all vaccination backgrounds and supports informed vaccine decision-making.
Dr. Lauren Wostrel believes healthcare should be proactive rather than reactive. She considers the whole person, including stress, trauma, and daily life context, rather than focusing only on labs or diagnoses. Her aim is to help patients reduce medication burden and build sustainable health.
Yes. Dr. Lauren Wostrel holds FDA certification for Nexplanon placement and removal. The practice also offers IUD placement and removal as part of its women's health services.
Yes. Thyroid disorders are one of Dr. Lauren Wostrel's primary clinical interests. She uses advanced thyroid and adrenal function testing to evaluate patients experiencing fatigue, weight changes, or hormonal symptoms that standard panels may miss.
Dr. Lauren Wostrel addresses weight management by identifying the underlying hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle factors that contribute to weight gain. She offers physician-supervised options including tirzepatide, semaglutide, nutraceuticals, and hormonal therapies.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026