Loren Vandergriff was born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri. She obtained her Degree in Nursing from the University of Alaska in 2002. Following graduation, she was employed by Saint Louis Spine and Orthopedic Surgery Center as a registered nurse.

Ms. Vandergriff received her Master’s of Science in Nursing from Maryville University in 2013. She joined Orthopedic Specialists in January of 2014. Ms. Vandergriff works with Dr. Kevin Rutz and specializes in operative and non-operative treatment of spine related conditions. Ms. Vandergriff is Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Loren Vandergriff is on staff at St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital and St. Louis Spine and Orthopedic Surgery Center in Town and Country, Missouri.

Professional Affiliations include: American Association of Nurse Practitioners.