Dr. Laurie Chern MD
Family Practitioner
1881 Nw 185th Ave Suite 300 Beaverton OR, 97006About
Dr. Laurie Chern is a family practitioner practicing in Beaverton, OR. Dr. Chern specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Chern possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1995
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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