Dr. Lauren Sparks

Dr. Lauren Sparks, DNP, CNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, MA, RN is a Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and mold illness expert specializing in cases involving toxic mold exposure and related health impacts. With a career that encompasses functional psychiatry, narrative therapy, and environmental illness, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating the causation of CIRS, assessing the impact of mold exposure on health, and evaluating whether medical protocols align with established standards.

Dr. Sparks has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across New Mexico, involving cases of mold exposure and CIRS in residential and commercial properties. Her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health, along with certifications such as the Shoemaker Protocol Physician Certification, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving mold-related illnesses.