Katie Laun, DO

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Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. Katie Laun, who serves patients in Brandon, Florida.

An excellent emergency physician, Dr. Laun sees patients at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, and holds a faculty position with the hospital’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program.

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital provides highly specialized expertise in a wide range of healthcare specialties, including pediatrics, emergency care & cardiology. They are part of the largest network of doctors, nurses and care sites in the state. Their experienced care teams focus on listening to patients and caring for them like family. They work to understand patients’ needs and provide a personalized care experience.

Pertaining to her educational pursuits, Dr. Laun graduated with her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed her residency in emergency medicine at Advent Health East Orlando. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida.

An authority in her field, the doctor is board-certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), which is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Emergency Medicine who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of acutely ill patients with advanced cardiac life support, trauma, and the management of other life-threatening medical issues (emergency physicians).

Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.

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