Laura Sporl MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
4215 49th Ave NE Tacoma Washington, 98422About
Laura Sporl, MD, is an established OB/GYN physician working with MultiCare Women's Center, Washington. MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 10,000 employees and a comprehensive network of services throughout Pierce, South King, Thurston and Kitsap counties. As an OB/GYN physician, she specializes in the woman's reproductive tract, pregnancy and childbirth. She received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine at New Orleans in 1992 and served her OB/GYN residency at Charity Hospital/LSU. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Sporl also maintains her hospital privileges at multiple hospitals in the area, including MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and Tacoma General Hospital. She is the recipient of a 2nd Place Award (OBGYN Annual Research Day), Patientsâ?? Choice Award in 2011-2012, 2014-2015, Compassionate Doctor Recognition in 2011-2012, 2014-2015, Top 10 Doctor in Tacoma for obstetrician and gynecologist in 2014. She maintains active memberships with the American Medical Association, the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists, and the Washington State Medical Association.
Education and Training
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1992
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- National Public Speaking; Teaching -
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Infertility
- Endometriosis
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Menstrual Cramps
Internships
- Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, Jogging, Hiking, Cooking
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, New England Journal of Medicine, OBG Management Journal, Green Journal, Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
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