Meet Dr. Lauren LaMont

Dr. LaMont, M.D.was raised in New York and did her undergraduate training at Stanford University in California. After being drawn to surgery while working as a research assistant at the University of California- San Francisco, she went on to complete medical school at New York University School of Medicine. She then completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, which is consistently ranked the best orthopaedic hospital and residency programs in the country. Fellowship brought her down to Texas where she completed a pediatric orthopedic and scoliosis fellowship at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas. This experience then led her to join the Cook Children's Orthopedic team in 2015.

Dr. LaMont's interests and specialty training include scoliosis and spine deformity, early onset scoliosis, hip dysplasia, clubfeet, orthopaedic trauma and fracture care and other orthopaedic problems.

Dr. LaMont is an active member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the Ruth Jackson Society and American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as the Scoliosis Research Society. She is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband Mike and her sons.

Services

  • Scoliosis surgery
  • Hip surgery
  • Fracture care
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • General orthopedics
  • Halo gravity traction

Reviews

Average rating:

5.0
Questions were addressed
5
5 (52)
Provider explained things clearly
5
5 (52)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
5
5 (52)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.9
4.9 (52)

What our families say

  • November 23, 2025

    Excellent Staff Specially Dr. LaMont, she is awesome, God Bless her...

  • November 23, 2025

    Is all Good, this is one of the best Hospitals in North of Texas...

  • November 03, 2025

    It was a great experience thank you cook childrens.

  • November 03, 2025

    The doctor was very sweet and so was a staff it's a very nice and clean place with highly recommend.

  • October 21, 2025

    My child was well treated with friendly and professional care

  • October 11, 2025

    Dr Lamont has always treated Our daughter with respect and cares about Her well being.

  • October 01, 2025

    Wanted to recognize dr Lamont entire team for any amazing experience we had since day one we truly appreciate the staff for amazing and pleasant service we have.

  • September 19, 2025

    I really love the staff at cooks downtown. So nice

  • September 16, 2025

    Doctor Lamont and her staff were all amazing as well as the radiologist ladies very warm and comforting

  • September 08, 2025

    Dr Lamont is amazing at answering my questions, the patient and grandmas. Making us all feel comfortable and important while we are there . Which is so helpful and makes my daughter feel heard. Thanks !

  • August 01, 2025

    Even though the picture did not go well, the rest of the appointment went well and the doctor's and staff in the room were very caring, patient, and happy when talking with [...] and the rest of the family.

  • July 11, 2025

    Very friendly everyone

  • July 10, 2025

    Every experience has been comforting, positive, she's smiled the whole time, answered all questions, didn't seem rushed, was fast and thorough in her examinations. We love her!

  • July 04, 2025

    Dr. Lamont and her PA are some of the kindest humans I have met. They are always so happy to see [...] and just love on him. They are so caring when it comes to my fears and ease my anxiety when it comes to his feet. They are just so great when many doctors don't have to be and are cold. It's ALWAYS a great experience with them (and their staff) and I can't sing their praises enough.

  • June 27, 2025

    Overall, beside the long wait, it was good.

  • June 13, 2025

    Nothing but good and great things to say about Dr. Lauren Lamont and her staff.

  • June 13, 2025

    Dr. Lauren Lamont and her staff have always taken great care of my son from the very beginning and I have never ever worried about the care my son received from the staff because they have always been loving, caring and very understanding.

  • June 06, 2025

    Thank you for everything

  • May 23, 2025

    Dr.Lamont is an amazing doctor, she makes my daughter feel heard and safe. I couldn't ask for a better doctor.

  • May 23, 2025

    Every visit with Dr.Lamont and her staff is very thorough. Her Nurse [...], and PA [...] are both amazing and responsive to all questions. I am grateful they are [...] care team!

  • May 05, 2025

    Good experience.

  • May 05, 2025

    The provider, thank you for all of your help.

  • May 03, 2025

    Both Dr, LaMont and practice nurse were awesome

  • May 03, 2025

    Was in and out which saving time with care

  • April 26, 2025

    My whole experience has been excellent up to now

  • April 26, 2025

    Our doctor and assistants all team was very comforting and knowledgeable

  • April 25, 2025

    I appreciated the thorough exam and options that were given to us for care and the doctors recommendations on the options and why!

  • April 25, 2025

    After having a "different" experience at another office, this was soooo nice and refreshing. The doctor was very thorough and asked lots of questions, speaking directly to my son which was wonderful! Would recommend Dr. Lamont anytime!

  • April 24, 2025

    You're incredible and we love y'all!

  • April 10, 2025

    Everything always organized and efficient

  • April 07, 2025

    The entire office was phenomenal.

  • April 07, 2025

    Dr. Lamont was very patient and attentive! We are extremely pleased with her.

  • March 29, 2025

    The front office staff! They saw my son was upset, they tried cheering him up and offered stickers.

  • March 14, 2025

    Great experience! I couldn't ask for a better team!

  • March 14, 2025

    Lauren Elizabeth Lamont, I'm so sorry I forgot her care team members names but they were so helpful and has very good HOSPITALITY!

  • March 14, 2025

    [...] at the check in/out desk was amazing.

  • March 14, 2025

    Everything was great. I have always said cooks children is a phenomenal place.

  • March 13, 2025

    All Doctors staff was great. I appreciated that they Nurse practitioner came in to start the exam because the doctor was behind.

  • March 08, 2025

    Dr. LaMont and PA [...] are exceptional providers! I am very happy with the care they provided to [...]. They listened to us and explained everything, I feel like they both went above and beyond for my child.

  • March 08, 2025

    Having a doctor that takes the time to discuss what is going on with your child is rare! Both the Dr. LaMont and PA [...] took the time to make us feel at ease while explaining our next steps! I would recommend them both to anyone that is in need of spinal care!

  • February 22, 2025

    Dr Lamont and staff. They are all awesome

  • February 06, 2025

    Dr Lamont is a ROCK Star! Very grateful for her

  • January 09, 2025

    Everyone is always so kind every time we visit. We appreciate all that they do!

  • January 09, 2025

    We have had nothing but positive experiences at Cooks!

  • January 09, 2025

    [...] at the front desk is our favorite! She is always so cheerful! Dr LaMont has truly been a lifesaver for our daughter. We are so thankful to have been sent to Cooks!

  • January 04, 2025

    All our visits to cooks are always great. We are always seen on time and everyone is always great with our son.

  • January 04, 2025

    Dr. Lamont always works great with our son. She is patient with him and makes sure he is comfortable throughout his appointments.

  • January 04, 2025

    We always have a very positive experience with Dr LaMont and her staff. She is always so positive, patient, and friendly! She takes the time to sit and listen, and is very engaging with our son, and our family as a whole. We really love our visits with her!

  • December 14, 2024

    Dr.Lamont is always great !

  • December 13, 2024

    Excellent visit to the clinic

  • December 13, 2024

    Dr. Lamont is always very kind, caring and professional. She listens to our concerns and responds thoughtfully.

Halo-Gravity-Traction

Rayden's Halo | Orthopedics - Scoliosis and Spine Care | Cook Children's

At 3 months old Rayden, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 1, which caused spinal scoliosis so severe he had difficulty eating and swallowing or even sitting up straight. Thanks to Halo-Gravity-Traction at Cook Children's, doctors were able straighten his spine. The result? According to his parents, "It's amazing." And seeing all the things Rayden can do now, that's the best word to describe it.

El halo de Rayden | Orthopedics - Scoliosis and Spine Care | Cook Children's

A Rayden, de 3 meses de edad, le diagnosticaron atrofia muscular espinal tipo 1, que le causaba escoliosis espinal tan grave que tenía dificultades para comer y tragar o incluso para sentarse derecho. Gracias a Halo-Gravity-Traction en Cook Children's, los médicos pudieron enderezar su columna. ¿El resultado? Según sus padres, "es asombroso". Y viendo todas las cosas que Rayden puede hacer ahora, esa es la mejor palabra para describirlo.

Education

  • Medical school:
  • New York University School of Medicine
  • Residency:
  • The Hospital for Special Surgery
  • Board certifications:
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Affiliations

  • Cook Children's Physician Network, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Ruth Jackson Society,American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons,Scoliosis Research Society

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