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Lauren Swager, MD, Psychiatry, Morgantown, WV

LaurenWhitney MorganSwagerMD

Psychiatry Morgantown, WV

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Associate Professor, Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, West Virginia University School of Medicine Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, Behavioral Health Medical Director

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  • Office

    930 Chestnut Ridge Road
    Wvu School Of Medicine, Behavioral Med. & Psychiatry
    Morgantown, WV 26505
    Phone+1 304-293-5323
    Fax+1 304-293-8724

Summary

  • Lauren Swager, MD is a Psychiatry specialist based in Morgantown, WV, with a subspecialty in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. She completed her medical training and fellowship at the University of North Carolina Hospitals and graduated from the West Virginia University School of Medicine. She serves as the Behavioral Health Medical Director at Aetna Better Health of WV and is an Associate Professor at University Health Associates. Dr. Swager is experienced in treating learning disorders, addiction medicine, PTSD, autism spectrum disorders, and bipolar disorder. Her publications include studies on tobacco treatment and academic integrity in health education, which have been cited multiple times in the literature. She is a recipient of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor from WVU School of Medicine.

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006 - 2008
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Psychiatry, 2003 - 2007
  • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    West Virginia University School of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha WVU School of Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Almost Heaven, but Not for Mental Health
    Almost Heaven, but Not for Mental HealthSeptember 1st, 2021
  • West Virginia Health Agencies Come Together to Bring More Specialized Mental Health Care to at-Risk Children in the State
    West Virginia Health Agencies Come Together to Bring More Specialized Mental Health Care to at-Risk Children in the StateAugust 23rd, 2023