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Dr. Lauren Bretz, MD

The Woodlands, TX

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    Who is Dr. Bretz, Pediatrician in The Woodlands, TX?

    Dr. Lauren Bretz, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in The Woodlands, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bretz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bretz’s office at (832) 824-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Bretz speak?

    Dr. Bretz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Bretz typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Bretz diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bretz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
    • PCOS
    • Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
    • Polycystic Ovaries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Eating Disorder
    • Anorexia Nervosa (Restricting Type)
    • Disordered eating
    • Food-related mental health issues
    • Feeding disorders
    • Restrictive Anorexia
    • Anorexia without Binging
    • Self-Starvation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F509: Eating disorder, unspecified
    • F5001: Anorexia nervosa, restricting type

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Bretz typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Bretz may include:

    Please contact Dr. Bretz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Bretz accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Bretz's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Bretz's office located?

    Dr. Lauren Bretz's Primary Practice

    17198 St Lukes Way Ste 300

    The Woodlands, TX 77384

    (832) 824-1000

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    Dr. Lauren Bretz's Practice 2

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1701

    Houston, TX 77030

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    What is Dr. Bretz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bretz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558719039.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bretz?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bretz

    What is Dr. Lauren Bretz's specialty?

    Dr. Bretz is a Pediatrician near The Woodlands, TX.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Lauren Bretz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Bretz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Lauren Bretz accepting new patients in The Woodlands, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Lauren Bretz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lauren Bretz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bretz's office at (832) 824-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Bretz?

    Please contact Dr. Bretz's office at (832) 824-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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