Dr. Laura C. Arneson, MD

Dr. Laura Arneson specializes in rheumatology, focusing on conditions that affect joints, muscles, and connective tissues. She earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2022. Dr. Arneson then pursued fellowship training in rheumatology at the same institution, completing her specialized training in 2024. With seven years of medical experience, she is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to care for a diverse patient population.

Dr. Arneson practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients in Evanston and Chicago. She treats autoimmune diseases, which occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. Her expertise also includes managing gout, a painful form of arthritis caused by crystal deposits in joints, and inflammatory myopathies, conditions that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. Dr. Arneson incorporates physical therapy approaches into …patient care, including strength training and hands-on manual therapy techniques to help improve mobility and reduce pain.