Dr. Laura Kathryn Saavedra MD
Family Practitioner
1209 University Ne Unm Family Health Albuquerque NM, 87102About
Dr. Laura Saavedra is a family practitioner practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Saavedra 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. Saavedra 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
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1989
University of Washington School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Chronic Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Hepatitis
- Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Vascular Disease
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