
Dr. Laura I Zimmerman M.D., PH.D.
Family Practitioner
Duke University Medical Ctr Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Laura Zimmerman is a family practitioner practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Zimmerman 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. Zimmerman 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
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 2007
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The effects of seasonal variation on hazardous chemical releases.
- Chronic Cocaine Treatment Alters Social/Aggressive Behavior in Sprague-Dawley Rat Dams and in Their Prenatally Exposed Offspring.
- Prenatal exposure to cocaine: effects on aggression in Sprague-Dawley rats.
- Effects of chronic and acute cocaine treatment on the onset of maternal behavior and aggression in Sprague-Dawley rats.
- The effects of chronic prenatal exposure to nicotine on the behavior of guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus).
- Effects of short- and long-term withdrawal from gestational cocaine treatment on maternal behavior and aggression in Sprague-Dawley rats.
- Chronic cocaine treatment alters social/aggressive behavior in Sprague-Dawley rat dams and in their prenatally exposed offspring.
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Pain
- Strep Throat
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Practice At Duke University Medical Ctr
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