Dr. Laura Douglass

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laura Douglass, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Chicago. She completed her fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, specializing in robotic, advanced laparoscopic, and hysteroscopic procedures. Dr. Douglass is dedicated to providing safe and effective surgical approaches tailored to women's needs. Her clinical interests include the management of abnormal uterine bleeding, tubal ovarian cysts, and uterine fibroids. Dr. Douglass has received international training and mentorship in São Paulo, Brazil, focusing on fertility-sparing surgical treatment for women with endometriosis. In 2015, she assisted in implementing laparoscopic techniques in the obstetrics and gynecology department at a medical center in American Samoa. She collaborates closely with the reproductive endocrinology infertility team, especially with renowned expert Arthur Haney, MD, performing transabdominal cerclages (TAC) to prevent pregnancy loss due to incompetent cervix.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, focusing on minimally invasive surgical approaches.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy