Dr. Laura Douglass

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laura Douglass, MD, completed her fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, gaining expertise in robotic, advanced laparoscopic, and hysteroscopic procedures. She is passionate about providing safe, effective surgical approaches tailored to women’s needs. Dr. Douglass provides comprehensive gynecologic care to women, with clinical interests including the management of abnormal uterine bleeding, tubal ovarian cysts, and uterine fibroids. She has further specialized practice after receiving international training and mentorship in São Paulo, Brazil, with an emphasis on providing fertility-sparing surgical treatment for women with endometriosis. In 2015, she assisted in the implementation of laparoscopic procedures in the obstetrics and gynecology department at a medical center in American Samoa. Additionally, Dr. Douglass collaborates with her colleagues on the reproductive endocrinology infertility team, including renowned expert Arthur Haney, MD, to perform transabdominal cerclages (TAC) to prevent pregnancy loss caused by incompetent cervix.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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