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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gitelman Syndrome, Cirrhosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
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Locations
480 Ruin Creek Rd, Henderson, NC 27536
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
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Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
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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).