
Overview
With a passion for helping others, Laura has had an interest in medicine from a young age. As a North Iowa native, Laura is excited to work within her home community, interacting and building positive relationships with her patients.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Plaque Psoriasis and Vascular Birthmark.
Dr. Thorson is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Thorson is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- 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
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- POS
Locations
1421 4th St. SW, Mason City, IA 50401
MercyOne North Iowa Dermatology Care
Dr. Liu became a physician because he always had an interest in medicine and wanted to make a difference in others’ lives. Dr. Liu is highly rated in 59 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Liu is board certified in Dermatology, American Board Of Dermatology. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.
North Iowa Mercy Clinics
James Karkos is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Karkos is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Plaque Psoriasis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Psoriasis.
MercyOne North Iowa Dermatology Care
Heather knew she wanted to practice medicine from a young age as she grew up in a family of nurses and physical therapists that demonstrated how a career in medicine can help fulfill one's life by making a difference in others' lives. As a fifth generation north Iowan, she is honored to serve the community that has helped form her into the person she is today. Heather feels blessed to be able to build lifelong relationships with her patients and their families. Dr. Lamb is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Epidermoid Cyst. Dr. Lamb is board certified in Dermatology, National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura Thorson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura Thorson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura Thorson by calling their office at 641-428-2080. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura Thorson a top-rated expert for Plaque Psoriasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura Thorson is classified as an Experienced expert for Plaque Psoriasis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Laura Thorson specialize in?
While Dr. Laura Thorson is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Plaque Psoriasis, Vascular Birthmark. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Laura Thorson accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura Thorson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 641-428-2080 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Plaque PsoriasisDr. Thorson isExperienced. Learn about Plaque Psoriasis.
- Vascular BirthmarkDr. Thorson isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Birthmark.

