Dr. Laura Anne Paxton, MD

Dr. Laura Paxton specializes in rheumatology and internal medicine, bringing 21 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed her residency training at the University of Rochester. Her expertise spans the diagnosis and treatment of complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Dr. Paxton is fluent in English, Italian, Polish, and Spanish.

Dr. Paxton practices at multiple locations including Upstate Community Hospital, Upstate University Hospital, and University of Vermont Medical Center in Syracuse, NY and Burlington, VT. She focuses on treating conditions such as joint pain, chronic pain, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Her clinical expertise includes performing autoimmune disease testing and blood work to help diagnose and monitor rheumatologic conditions.