LAURA ANISSIAN
Tampa
Summary
Board Certified Internal Medicine provider dedicated to optimizing patient health through comprehensive care plans. Specializes in preventative care, weight loss, and women's health, leveraging both in-person and telehealth consultations to enhance accessibility and reduce wait times.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Consultant
Sartwell Creek Wellness
Stockholm
07.2022 - 05.2026
- Performed comprehensive physical exams to evaluate patient health status and identify necessary interventions.
- Reviewed charts and gathered medical histories to guide evidence-based treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with patients to develop personalized care plans aimed at enhancing health outcomes.
Physician
Teladoc Telemedicine
12.2019 - 05.2026
- Conducted primary care telehealth consultations to diagnose and treat diverse medical conditions via digital platform.
- Utilized technology to enhance patient access to healthcare services.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care through virtual means.
- Provided timely follow-up care and support for ongoing patient management.
Primary Care Physician
Legacy Medical Group
Lake Owego
07.2017 - 03.2025
- Managed complex medical cases, performed health assessments, and provided urgent care, weight loss consultations, menopause treatment, and mental health care.
- Conducted health assessments, enabling timely interventions for preventive care.
- Reviewed patient records, medications, gathered history of presentation and performed physical exams
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently managing appointments and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Developed new clinic policies and procedures based on best practices to enhance workflow.
Physician
MDLive Telemedicine
11.2019 - 12.2023
- Primary care telehealth consultations
- Provided virtual consultations to patients across diverse medical conditions.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and medical history.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
Primary Care Physician
Capio Citykliniken
Lidingö
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic illnesses across diverse patient populations.
- Coordinated referrals and collaborated with specialists to improve patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior physicians and medical staff, enhancing clinical skills and confidence.
- Organized educational events for clinicians to share best practices and improve care quality.
Primary Care Physician
Christus Medical Group, Primary Care Associates
Shreveport
10.2008 - 06.2013
- Physician, Internal Medicine practice
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize treatment protocols and enhance patient safety.
- Engaged patients in shared decision-making, fostering trust and adherence to treatment plans.
Education
M.D. -
Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm01-2001
Swedish language preparatory course
Lund University
Lund, Sweden01-1995
M.A. - Medical Sciences
Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, MA05-1994
Undergraduate studies
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA01-1992
B.S., B.A. - Biology and Biological Anthropology
Emory University
Atlanta, GA01-1990
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Cultural awareness
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Epic EMR proficiency
Certification
- Permanent Licensure in Oregon, active, 2016
- Permanent licensure in Connecticut, active, 2010
- Permanent licensure in Florida, active, 2021
- Permanent licensure in South Carolina, active, 2024
- CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare) Provider Certification, 2008
- American Board of Internal Medicine Recertification, 2017-2027
Community Service
- Rosenlunds Nursing Home, Volunteer Aide, Sweden, 09/1996, 11/1997
- Oregon Dog Rescue, Volunteer, 07/2025, 09/2025
Training
- Internal medicine residency, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, 10/2005, 12/2006
- Internal medicine internship and residency, Evanston Northwestern Hospital (McGaw Health System), Evanston, IL, 06/2003, 04/2005
- ER sub residency rotation, Karolinska Hospital, Pediatric Surgery ER, Stockholm, SE, 11/2000, 03/2001
- Thesis: Effects of cortical brain cells on osteoblast activity, Karolinska Hospital, Dept of Orthopedic Surgery, Stockholm, SE, 12/2000, 01/2001
- Clinical rotation: Pediatric Respiratory Care, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, 08/2000, 09/2000
- Clinical rotation: Infectious Diseases, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, 06/1999, 07/1999
- Research project: measuring dopamine receptor levels in ischemic brain tissue, Institute of Pathological and Clinical Biochemistry, Humboldt University, Charite Hospital, Berlin, DE, 06/1997, 07/1997
- Research project: effects of growth hormone treatment on osteoporosis, Department of Endocrinology, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, SE, 12/1996, 12/1996
Publications
Hypoxia induces differential changes of Dopamine metabolism in mature and immature mesencephalic and diencephalic cell cultures., Gao, J., Gross, J., Andreeva, N., Glatzel, E., Grutzmann, H., Heldt, J., Husemann, B., Jamieson, L., Andersson, K., Journal of Neural Transmission, 106, 11-122, 1999
Languages
- Swedish-fluent
- English-fluent
Timeline
Medical Consultant
Sartwell Creek Wellness
07.2022 - 05.2026
Physician
Teladoc Telemedicine
12.2019 - 05.2026
Physician
MDLive Telemedicine
11.2019 - 12.2023
Primary Care Physician
Legacy Medical Group
07.2017 - 03.2025
Primary Care Physician
Capio Citykliniken
08.2014 - 05.2016
Primary Care Physician
Christus Medical Group, Primary Care Associates
10.2008 - 06.2013
M.D. -
Karolinska Institutet
Swedish language preparatory course
Lund University
M.A. - Medical Sciences
Boston University School of Medicine
Undergraduate studies
Franklin and Marshall College
B.S., B.A. - Biology and Biological Anthropology
Emory University