Aaron Lazorwitz, MD, PhD
he/him/his
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences; Associate Program Director for Complex Family Planning Fellowship, Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
Biography
Research & Publications
Patient Care
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Biography
Aaron Lazorwitz, MD, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Johns Hopkins University. He then went to medical school at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and completed his residency at the University of Colorado. He remained at the University of Colorado for his fellowship in family planning. In 2018, Dr. Lazorwitz joined the University of Colorado faculty and became a Women's Reproductive Health Research (WRHR) scholar, during which he completed a PhD in Clinical Science and. In 2023, Dr. Lazorwitz left Colorado and joined the faculty of Yale University with a dual appointment in the divisions of Family Planning and Reproductive Science.
Dr. Lazorwitz pursued sub-specialist training in family planning so he could help provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare to even the most medically complicated patients. He is passionate about providing the full range of contraceptive options to his patients, including sterilization options.
Dr. Lazorwitz also spends a large portion of his time involved in research activities and is interested in better understanding how genetic differences influence hormonal contraception. In his free time, he loves to explore National parks and affiliated sites while also checking out local craft breweries across the country.
Education & Training
- PhDUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Clinical Science (2023)
- FellowshipUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (2018)
- MScUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Clinical Science (2018)
- ResidencyUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (2016)
- MDUT Southwestern Medical Campus, Medicine (2012)
- BAJohns Hopkins University, Psychology (2008)
Activities
- Pharmacogenomics & Women's HealthVirtual Grand Rounds for University of Cincinnati 2023University of Cincinnati Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds
- ContraceptionNew Haven, CT, United States 2023Yale University School of Medicine Across the Lifespan Course
- AbortionNew Haven, CT, United States 2023Yale University School of Medicine Across the Lifespan Course for Medical Students
- Medical AbortionNew Haven, CT, United States (2023-2024)Yale Pediatric Residency Program: Resident Primary Care Academic Lectures
- Pharmacogenomics & Women's HealthNew Haven, CT, United States 2023Yale University School of Medicine OBGYN Division of Reproductive Sciences Reproductive Science Seminar Program
- Contraception and AntiepilepticsSan Antonio, TX, United States 2023Texas Pediatric Neuroscience Network Conference
- Pharmacogenomics & Exogenous steroid hormonesVirtual Lecture hosted by Population Council 2023Population Council Center for Biomedical Research Seminar Series
- Evaluation of sex differences in medication prescribing recommendations and occurrence of adverse eventsAtlanta, GA, United States 20232023 American Society for Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics Annual Meeting
- Pharmacogenomic Research: You can do it too!Virtual talk hosted by Baylor College of Medicine 2023Baylor College of Medicine OB/GYN Science Friday Seminar
- Pharmacogenomics & Women's HealthVirtual Lecture hosted by Baylor College of Medicine 2023Baylor College of Medicine Ob/Gyn Department Grand Rounds
- Herbal supplement use among reproductive-aged women in an academic infertility practiceDenver, CO, United States 20222022 Society for Reproductive Investigation Annual Scientific Meeting
- Short-notice cancellations of interval laparoscopic permanent contraceptionDenver, CO, United States 20222022 Society for Reproductive Investigation Annual Scientific Meeting
- Herbal supplement use among adolescent women in a family planning clinicChicago, IL, United States 20222022 NASPAG Annual Clinical & Research Meeting
- Neurobiology of the oral contraceptive pill: a placebo-controlled fMRI study measuring reward functionAurora, CO, United States 20222022 Annual Poster Session, Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Influence of CYP2D6 Polymorphisms on Clomiphene Response in women with infertilityAurora, CO, United States 20222022 CPIC-PGRN Conference
- Short-notice cancellations of interval laparoscopic permanent contraceptionDenver, CO, United States 20222022 University of Colorado Department of OB/GYN Research Retreat
- Herbal supplement use among reproductive-aged women in an academic infertility practiceDenver, CO, United States 20222022 University of Colorado Department of OB/GYN Research Retreat
- Targeting barriers that prevent contraception counseling in an academic rheumatology practicePhiladelphia, PA, United States 20222022 American College of Rheumatology Convergence
- Etonogestrel contraceptive implant users can experience breakthrough ovulation with only two weeks of exposure to a strong CYP3A4 inducerBaltimore, MD, United States 20222022 Society of Family Planning Annual Clinical Meeting
- Pilot study on a novel, alternative subdermal scapular insertion site for the etonogestrel contraceptive implantBaltimore, MD, United States 20222022 Society of Family Planning Annual Clinical Meeting
- A novel, alternative insertion site: pilot data on subdermal scapular insertion of the etonogestrel contraceptive implantDenver, CO, United States 20222022 University of Colorado Department of OB/GYN Research Retreat
- Contraception: "What do you recommend?"Virtual lecture hosted by Shady Grove Fertility 2022Shady Grove Fertility REI Fellowship
- Webinar on Pharmacogenomics and Contraceptive ChoiceVirtual Webinar hosted by FHI 360 2022FHI 360 Contraceptive Technology Innovation Exchange
- Pharmacogenomics of Hormonal ContraceptionBoston, MA, United States 20222022 NICHD Contraceptive Branch Research and Development Meeting
- Choosing Contraception: the Old, the New, and the NonhormonalVail, CO, United States 20222022 Vail OB-GYN Conference
- Etonogestrel contraceptive implant uptake and safety among solid organ transplant recipientsVirtual only 20212021 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
- The effect of levonorgestrel-containing intrauterine devices on acne vulgaris: preliminary dataDenver, CO, United States 20212021 Colorado Dermatologic Society Annual Meeting
- The effect of topiramate on serum etonogestrel concentrations among contraceptive implant usersVirtual only 20212021 Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting
- Demographic diversity in contraceptive clinical trials conducted at an academic medical centerVirtual only 20212021 Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting
- Interest for an at-home testing kit providing personalized contraceptive recommendations among reproductive-age femalesBaltimore, MD, United States 20212021 ASRM Scientific Congress
- Papaya WorkshopAurora, CO, United States 2021Medical Students For Choice University of Colorado Chapter
- Progestins in ContraceptionAurora, CO, United States 2021Children's Hospital Colorado Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Didactics
- Oral Contraceptive Pills: Which is the right one?Aurora, CO, United States 2020University of Colorado Combined OB/GYN/Endocrinology Grand Rounds
- Influence of Genetic Variants on Weight Gain among Etonogestrel Contraceptive Implant UsersAurora, CO, United States 2020University of Colorado Endocrine Research Conference
- Pharmacogenomics & Women's Health: The leading edge of being behindAurora, CO, United States 2020University of Colorado Division of Reproductive Sciences Seminar
- Various lectures (9-12 per year)Aurora, CO, United States (2019-2023)University of Colorado Family Planning Fellow Education
- Influence of genetic variants on mood changes among etonogestrel contraceptive implant usersDenver, CO, United States 20192019 Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Research Retreat
- Comparison of short interval pregnancy rates between Emergency Medicaid and Traditional Medicaid patients within a safety-net hospital: a historical cohort studyDenver, CO, United States 20192019 Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Research Retreat
- Comparison of short interval pregnancy rates between Emergency Medicaid and Traditional Medicaid patients within a safety-net hospital: a historical cohort studySan Diego, CA, United States 20192019 AMA EXPO Research Symposium
- Influence of genetic variants on weight gain among etonogestrel contraceptive implant usersPhiladelphia, PA, United States 20192019 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress & Expo
- The effect of isotretinoin on etonogestrel concentrations in contraceptive implant usersLos Angeles, CA, United States 20192019 Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting
- Influence of genetic variants on bleeding patterns among etonogestrel contraceptive implant usersLos Angeles, CA, United States 20192019 Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting
- Sex, Drugs, and GeneticsAurora, CO, United States 2019University of Colorado OB/GYN Grand Rounds TED Talk
- Impact of genetic variants on steroid hormone metabolism in contraceptive implant usersAurora, CO, United States 2019University of Colorado OB/GYN Division of Reproductive Sciences Fellow Chalk Talk
- The pharamcogenomics of contraception: genetic determinants of etonogestrel pharmacokineticsDenver, CO, United States 20182018 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress & Expo
- Impact of genetic variants on steady-state etonogestrel concentrations among contraceptive implant usersNew Orleans, LA, United States 20182018 North American Forum on Family Planning
- Postpartum Contraception and Second Trimester TerminationsAurora, CO, United States 2018University of Colorado Maternal Fetal Medicine Division
- IUFD and DICAurora, CO, United States 2018University of Colorado Operating Room Staff
- The effect of carbamazepine on serum estradiol and progesterone concentrations in etonogestrel contraceptive implant usersDenver, CO, United States 20172017 Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Research Retreat
- Family Planning and the FellowshipDallas, TX, United States 2017UT Southwestern Medical Students For Choice
- Emergency Contraception in UCH AOP Women's ClinicAurora, CO, United States 2017University of Colorado OB/GYN QI Grand Rounds
- The effect of carbamazepine on etonogestrel concentrations in contraceptive implant usersDenver, CO, United States 20162016 North American Forum on Family Planning
- Emergency ContraceptionDenver, CO, United States 2016Rose Medical Center Grand Rounds
- Does the perception of noncontraceptive benefits lead to higher rates of contraceptive continuation for adolescents and young adult women?Denver, CO, United States 20152015 Annual Winter Pediatric Research Poster Session
- Does the perception of noncontraceptive benefits lead to higher rates of contraceptive continuation for adolescents and young adult women?Miami, FL, United States 20142014 North American Forum on Family Planning
- Does the perception of noncontraceptive benefits lead to higher rates of contraceptive continuation for adolescents and young adult women?Denver, CO, United States 20142014 Women's Health Research Day Poster Session
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Health Hospital Excellence in Care Award | UCH Medical Staff Association | 2023 |
| NICHD Loan Repayment Program for Contraception and Infertility Research Extramural Award | NICHD | 2020, 2022 |
| Medical Student Teaching Award | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | 2018 |
| Ryan Program Resident Award for Excellence in Family Planning | University of Colorado OB/GYN Department | 2015 |
| Medical Student Teaching Award | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | 2015 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Board of Obstetricians & Gynecologists CFP Job Task Analysis | Complex Family Planning Subject Matter Expert for Second Phase | 2024 |
| Medical Students For Choice: Yale Medical School Chapter | Faculty advisor | 2024 - Present |
| Scientific Advisory Board, 3 Daughters | Consultant | 2024 - Present |
| Society of Family Planning Research Fund: Side effects matter: Centering people's experiences with contraceptive side effects | Grant Reviewer | 2023 |
| American Board of Obstetricians & Gynecologists CFP Job Task Analysis | Complex Family Planning Subject Matter Expert for First Phase | 2023 |
| Division of Reproductive Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Member of Guideline Development Meeting | 2023 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine | Affiliate | 2023 - Present |
| Society of Family Planning Annual Clinical Meeting | Abstract Reviewer | 2023 - Present |
| Society of Reproductive Investigation Annual Scientific Meeting | Abstract Reviewer | 2022 - 2024 |
| Comprehensive Women's Health Center CLIA Laboratory | Director | 2022 - 2023 |
| American Board of Obstetricians & Gynecologists CFP Annual Division Meeting | Complex Family Planning Subject Matter Expert | 2022 |
| Society of Reproductive Investigation | Member | 2022 - Present |
| American Society of Reproductive Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting | Complex Family Planning Showcase | 2022 - Present |
| American Society of Reproductive Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting | Contraception and Complex Family Planning Oral Abstracts | 2022 - Present |
| JAMA | Reviewer | 2022 - Present |
| University of Colorado CCPM BEAR | Member | 2021 - 2023 |
| University of Colorado GMEC Clinical Learning Environment Committee | Member | 2021 - 2023 |
| Society of Family Planning Research Fund: Emerging Scholars in Family Planning | Grant Reviewer | 2021 - 2022 |
| American Board of Obstetricians & Gynecologists CFP Annual Division Meeting | Complex Family Planning Subject Matter Expert | 2021 |
| Society of Family Planning | Full Fellow | 2021 - Present |
| American Society of Reproductive Medicine 2021 Annual Meeting | Contraception and Complex Family Planning Oral Abstracts | 2021 - Present |
| Contraception and Reproductive Medicine | Reviewer | 2021 - Present |
| BMJ Case Reports | Reviewer | 2021 - Present |
| Contraception | Editorial Board Member | 2021 - Present |
| Society of Family Planning Basic Science Special Interest Group | Co-Chair | 2020 - 2022 |
| University of Colorado RRR Working Group on Blood Disorders | Working group to develop recommendation for clinical implementation of pharmacogenomics pertaining to blood disorders | 2020 - 2021 |
| American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting | Abstract Reviewer | 2020 - 2021 |
| Society of Family Planning Research Fund: Contraceptive service delivery: Capturing Innovations responsive to COVID-19 | Grant Reviewer | 2020 |
| Lorna G. Moore Faculty Launch Award | Grant Reviewer | 2020 |
| American Board of Obstetricians & Gynecologists CFP Subspecialty Practice Analysis | Complex Family Planning Subject Matter Expert for Third Phase | 2020 |
| American Board of Obstetricians & Gynecologists CFP Subspecialty Practice Analysis | Complex Family Planning Subject Matter Expert for First Phase | 2020 |
| American Board of Obstetricians & Gynecologists CFP Subspecialty Practice Analysis | Complex Family Planning Subject Matter Expert for Second Phase | 2020 |
| BMC Women's Health | Reviewer | 2020 - Present |
| Fertility & Sterility | Reviewer | 2020 - Present |
| Anesthesia & Analgesia | Reviewer | 2020 - Present |
| University of Colorado Pharmacogenomics Implementation Committee Colorado (PICColo) | Member | 2019 - 2023 |
| University of Colorado Scientific Advisory & Review Committee | Ad-hoc reviewer | 2019 - 2023 |
| University of Colorado RRR | Member | 2019 - 2021 |
| Society of Family Planning Annual Clinical Meeting | Abstract Reviewer | 2019 - 2021 |
| Contraception | Reviewer | 2019 - 2021 |
| Society of Family Planning Research Impact Subcommittee | Member | 2019 - 2020 |
| Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology | Reviewer | 2019 |
| American Society for Reproductive Medicine Complex Family Planning Special Interest Group | Officer | 2019 - Present |
| Society of Family Planning 2019 Annual Meeting | Moderate and Speaker for Session: Back to the Future: Basic Science in Family Planning | 2019 - Present |
| Family Planning Fellowship First Year Fellows' Research Course | Invited small group facilitator | 2019 - Present |
| Journal of Adolescent Health | Reviewer | 2019 - Present |
| The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care | Reviewer | 2019 - Present |
| University of Colorado OB/GYN Department 2019 Retreat Planning Committee | Committee Member | 2018 - 2019 |
| American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Fellow | 2018 - Present |
| University of Colorado Medical Students For Choice | Faculty volunteer and local chapter advisor | 2016 - 2023 |
| University of Colorado Advisory Colleges | Served as medical student advisor | 2013 - 2016 |