Laura Douglass

Laura Douglass, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology-Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Chicago. She specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery with expertise in robotic, advanced laparoscopic, and hysteroscopic procedures.

Dr. Douglass completed her medical degree at Wayne State University, followed by internship and residency at University of Chicago Medicine, and fellowship at IU Health University Hospital. Her clinical practice focuses on management of abnormal uterine bleeding, tubal/ovarian cysts, and uterine fibroids, with specialized international training in São Paulo, Brazil for fertility-sparing endometriosis surgery. In 2015, she implemented laparoscopy at a medical center in American Samoa and collaborates with reproductive endocrinology specialists including Arthur Haney, MD on transabdominal cerclages.

Her research examines minimally invasive gynecological procedures with publications spanning urinary tract infections related to hysterectomy, transgender sexual health, heavy menstrual bleeding management, and angular pregnancy complications. Analysis of her publication trends reveals growing emphasis on inclusive care for diverse patient populations alongside technical surgical outcomes research.

Dr. Douglass collaborates with researchers including Margaret Mueller, Andrew Davis, and Hannah Ryles on projects related to surgical outcomes and women's health. Her work has been referenced in clinical guidelines and has garnered academic attention across multiple platforms.