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Dr. Lori Joan Heim MD
Family Practitioner
500 Lauchwood Dr Laurinburg NC, 28352About
Dr. Lori Heim is a family practitioner practicing in Laurinburg, NC. Dr. Heim 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. Heim 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
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1986
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Lori Joan Heim MD's Practice location
Practice At 500 Lauchwood Dr
500 Lauchwood Dr -Laurinburg, NC 28352Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
SANDHILLS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1000 WEST HAMLET AVENUE HAMLET NC 28345MCLEOD MEDICAL CENTER - DILLONl
301 E JACKSON STREET PO BOX 1327 DILLON SC 29536MCLEOD HEALTH CHERAWl
711 CHESTERFIELD HIGHWAY CHERAW SC 29520