Lauren Kendall-Rauchfuss, M.D.

Board Certified Board Certified

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Eligible
Orlando Location Orlando, FL
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Patient Testimonial
I highly recommend Dr. Quaas and SGF! He was attentive, thorough, and kind. I also like that I saw him for every ultrasound appointment and he was very involved in my care. They’re an incredible team and I appreciate what they have done for me.

Dr. Quaas is the kindest, most caring doctor. The team is truly the best and they really care about the patients. It’s a new practice, but I truly believe Dr. Quaas and the team understand the research and have great success rates. My husband and I are so grateful!

Amazing care! Dr. Quaas and his team are so proficient, professional, caring and understanding.

Biography

With her extensive training and heartfelt commitment to patient care, Lauren Kendall-Rauchfuss, M.D., FACOG, brings both expertise and compassion to every patient interaction. 

Dr. Kendall-Rauchfuss completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she also completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. During her training, she was recognized for her leadership and dedication, serving as Resident Chief of Education and Quality. Her role in this position underscores her commitment to both patient care and medical education. 

Dr. Kendall-Rauchfuss is known for her warm, kind, and open-minded nature. She approaches each patient with loyalty and steadfastness, ensuring they feel supported throughout their fertility journey. Her dedication to shared decision-making reflects her belief in the importance of collaboration between patients and their care team. 

Dr. Kendall-Rauchfuss brings her expertise, warmth, and dedication to SGF Orlando, where she is eager to help patients achieve their dreams of building a family. 

In her spare time, Dr. Kendall-Rauchfuss loves spending time with her husband, two little boys, and their two dogs. As an active family, they enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming, boating, and hiking. Dr. Kendall-Rauchfuss is also an avid jogger and has participated in several marathons, finding joy in both the challenge and the community spirit of the sport. 

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Education

  • Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 
  • Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 
  • Senior resident to junior resident teaching award, Mayo Clinic OB/GYN Residency, June 2021  
  • Advance practice provider to resident award, Mayo Clinic OB/GYN Residency, June 2021 
  • L.M. Randall travel award, Mayo Clinic OB/GYN Residency, June 2020  
  • Resident Maternal Fetal Medicine award, Mayo Clinic OB/GYN Residency, June 2020 
  • Most improved CREOG score, Mayo Clinic OB/GYN Residency, June 2019  
  • Mayo Clinic Quality Fellow: Bronze Level Certification, Mayo Clinic OB/GYN Residency  
  • Kendall Rauchfuss LM, Kim T, Bleess JL, Ziegelmann MJ, Shenoy CC. Testicular sperm extraction vs. ejaculated sperm use for nonazoospermic male factor infertility. Fertil Steril. 2021 Oct;116(4):963-970. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.05.087. Epub 2021 Jul 4. PMID: 34233843. 
  • Kendall Rauchfuss L, Ainsworth A, Shenoy C. Abnormal rate of HCG rise: a case series of patients with viable intrauterine pregnancy after embryo transfer. F&S Reports, 2021 Feb 11;Volume 2, Issue 1, 129 – 132. PMID: 34223284. 
  • Kim T, Purdy M, Kendall Rauchfuss L, Habermann E, Bews K, Glasgow A, Khan Z. Myomectomy associated blood transfusion risk and 30-day morbidity following surgery. Fertil Steril. 2020 Jul;114(1):175-184. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.02.110. Epub 2020 Jun 10. PMID: 32532486. 
  • Brubaker L, Kendall L,Reina E. Multimodal Analgesia: A systematic review of local NSAIDs for non-ophthalmologic postoperative pain management. Int J Surg; 2016. PMID: 27394406. 
  • Book chapter: Kendall Rauchfuss L, Stewart E. Benign uterine diseases. Yen and Jaffee 9th edition. Edits ongoing. 

Q&A

Before becoming a doctor, I shadowed other professions including education and hospitality. While I enjoyed these fields, I felt most inspired shadowing a physician. I was excited by the idea that science could be used to heal. As a doctor, I get to combine these interests by listening to patients to best understand their goals, empowering patients through education, and utilizing evidence-based medicine to help build families. 

Family has always been and continues to be the most important thing in my life. I am honored to dedicate my professional life to helping others build their family. 

In an field that is constantly innovating, SGF strives to stay at the cutting edge, while maintaining an evidence-based practice with the needs of the patient at the core of all we do. 

I am inspired by my patients every day. One example that comes to mind is a patient who I cared for during all three years of my fellowship training. Despite challenges on her fertility journey, she continued to persist in her goal to build a family. We engaged in shared decision-making throughout the time, and I was humbled by the trust she placed in us as her team.

A fertility journey can be hard and isolating. Even the most resilient people can struggle at times. I make it a regular part of my practice to check in with patients to see if they are facing emotional challenges. Routinely, taking time to listen and try to understand how to best support my patients throughout this time.

I am inspired by my Mom. She works full time, but never misses a single important event in my life. She wisely encourages me that anything can be done if we just take the entire candy bar and eat one small square of chocolate at a time. 

I am warm, kind, open-minded, loyal and steadfast.

Learning to wake surf, learning to speak another language, and traveling to different countries in Europe with my family.

I have always loved sports and a day without some form of activity is not a good day. I love running, biking, and playing soccer. Running through the beautiful surroundings of San Diego with my trail running group gives me the energy to be productive, and the mental balance to be a positive influence for my patients and family.

My favorite thing to do is to spend time with my two little boys, two dogs, husband, and our families. We are very active and love outdoor activities like swimming, boating and hiking. I also enjoy jogging and have jogged in several marathons.

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