Dr. Laura P. Diefendorf
Overview
From the age of seven, as I played “doctor” to my dolls, I knew I wanted to spend my life caring for people. As a primary care physician specializing in both internal medicine and pediatrics, I see patients of all ages and am able to care for multiple generations within families. I am also uniquely equipped to follow pediatric patients with chronic childhood illnesses, including autism and rare genetic diseases, and provide continuity of care as they transition into adulthood. In addition to my clinic work, I am involved in community based health care endeavors, such as providing sports physicals and screening mammographies. The most gratifying parts of my work are the close, caring relationships I form with my patients, and the opportunity to promote health in my own community.
Dr. Diefendorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. Her top areas of expertise are Gitelman Syndrome, Cirrhosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
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- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
480 Ruin Creek Rd, Henderson, NC 27536
Duke Children's Health Center Neurology Clinic
Because of my family experiences I was drawn into the field of medicine early in my life. One of my close family members suffered from epilepsy since she was very young. I witnessed the adverse effect of epilepsy on socio-economic, education and quality of life of not just the patient, but the entire family. I learned that a doctor’s job is not only to prescribe medication but also provide education, counseling, and support when dealing with diseases like epilepsy. My two young children keep my wife and I active and on our toes. We take them hiking, camping, swimming, and any other outdoor activities possibly available that keeps them busy and promises a full night’s sleep. I enjoy woodworking and wood carving in my free time and enjoy seeing raw wood transformed into a useful daily accessory or an artistic gift. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
North State Medical Center PA
Patrick Godwin is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Roxboro, North Carolina. Dr. Godwin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Godwin is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Children's Health Center Neurology Clinic
I am a child and adolescent neurologist who specializes in epilepsy. This interest developed early on in my training. I also found I enjoyed working with children around the same time. I am originally from Ohio but have moved frequently throughout my life. I have been in North Carolina since 2003 and love it. I have three children and two step-children. Dr. Rathke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Memory Loss. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Diefendorf isDistinguished. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- Advanced
- CirrhosisDr. Diefendorf isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Diefendorf isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Diefendorf isAdvanced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- High CholesterolDr. Diefendorf isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Diefendorf isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Diefendorf isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Diefendorf isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Diefendorf isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- CellulitisDr. Diefendorf isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic CoughDr. Diefendorf isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Diefendorf isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Diefendorf isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).