Laura Ford-Nathan, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
- Obstetrics
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Women's health
- Pediatrics
- Virtual visits
Laura Ford-Nathan, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in obstetrics. My professional interests include women's health, pregnancy care and pediatrics. She offers face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Winona, MN
Best part of my work: Seeing patients improve physically and mentally.
Why I became a physician: I want to help all people achieve their full potential.
What I tell my friends and family: Take care of the body, eat healthy foods, drink lots of water, exercise a little every day and laugh often.
How I spend my free time: Taking care of my twin daughters, being with friends, running and quilting.
What patients say about me: I am told that I am approachable and listen well.
Favorite health tip: Taking care of yourself today should help you be happier and healthier for years.
Practice philosophy: I enjoy working with patients to meet our shared health goals.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Awards and recognitions
- 2018 Top Doctor Rising Star in Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
- 2019 Top Doctor Rising Star in Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
- 2020 Top Doctor Rising Star in Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
Specialties
- Obstetrics
Personal interests
- Baking
- Cooking
- Exercise
- Family activities
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
Residencies
- United Family Medicine
Years of experience
- 13
Hospital affiliations
- The Mother Baby Center at United and Children's Minnesota
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)