
Overview
Lauren Ives, MD, is a UW Health family medicine doctor. She offers comprehensive primary care for adults and children of all ages.Dr. Ives diagnoses and treats sudden illnesses, such as ear infections, strep throat and flu. She also helps people manage chronic (ongoing) conditions. These include high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes and heart disease. She has a special interest in pediatrics, women’s health and medical dermatology.As a family medicine doctor, Dr. Ives believes strongly in the importance of disease prevention. She offers health screenings, physicals, well-child visits and immunizations. She enjoys educating her patients about how to fight illness by living a healthy lifestyle.During office visits, Dr. Ives talks with her patients about their conditions and explains test results. She outlines treatment options and works to help people make smart decisions about their health care. If needed, she refers her patients to specialists.Away from the clinic, Dr. Ives enjoys cooking, reading, crafting, painting, travel and spending time with her family.I love family medicine because I see whole generations of families. I work to help each patient prevent illness instead of just catching it down the road.
Dr. Ives is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, and Adult Still's Disease.
Dr. Ives is board certified in Family Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ives is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6824 Newburg Rd, Rockford, IL 61108
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lauren A. Ives
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren A. Ives?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lauren A. Ives by calling their office at 779-696-7610. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lauren A. Ives a top-rated expert for Cardiac Amyloidosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lauren A. Ives is classified as an Advanced expert for Cardiac Amyloidosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Lauren A. Ives specialize in?
While Dr. Lauren A. Ives is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, and Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Lauren A. Ives participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lauren A. Ives has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiac Amyloidosis. You can view a list of Dr. Lauren A. Ives's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lauren A. Ives accept my insurance?
Dr. Lauren A. Ives accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 779-696-7610 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Adult Still's DiseaseDr. Ives isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Still's Disease.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Ives isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Primary AmyloidosisDr. Ives isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Amyloidosis.
- Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
- Experienced
- Acute CystitisDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- AnemiaDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic PainDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Common ColdDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Common Cold.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Familial Transthyretin AmyloidosisDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Dr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart FailureDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- High CholesterolDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- HypertensionDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Lung NodulesDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- MelorheostosisDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- NeuralgiaDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- ObesityDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OsteopeniaDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OsteoporosisDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Raynaud PhenomenonDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Raynaud Phenomenon.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)Dr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM).
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- VisceromegalyDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
- Waldenstrom MacroglobulinemiaDr. Ives isExperienced. Learn about Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia.

