Lauren Barlew
Nurse practitioner · Women's health
11–15 years of experience
Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
About Lotus Center for Women
Lotus Center for Women is a Chattanooga practice run by women nurse practitioners that focuses on women over 40. Lauren Barlew owns the practice. The team treats perimenopause and menopause along with sexual health problems like low desire, painful sex, vulvodynia and interstitial cystitis. Hormone therapy is offered, and there are non-hormonal options for women who can't or don't want to take hormones. Well-woman exams are only for patients already being seen for midlife care, never at the first visit. Lauren herself currently sees only established patients, and new patients are booked with the other nurse practitioners.
Care
Treats
- Perimenopause
- Menopause
- Hot flashes
- Sleep problems
- Mood & anxiety
- Brain fog
- Vaginal dryness
- Low libido
- Irregular periods
Prescribes
- Hormone therapy
- Non-hormonal medication
- Supplements & lifestyle
- Lab testing
Particular focus
- Bladder & UTIs
- Pelvic pain
- Weight & metabolism
- Hair & skin
Cost and insurance
Insurance
Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Medicare Advantage
Doesn’t accept Medicare or Medicaid
Self-pay
- New Patient Evaluation (self-pay)
- $200
- Follow-up visit (self-pay)
- $100 per visit
- HSA and FSA accepted
Patients on traditional Medicare, Medicaid or marketplace plans are seen at self-pay rates.
Verified September 2026. Coverage depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer before your visit.
Qualifications
WHNP-BC, MSCP
