Dr. Laura Blinkhorn, MD

Dr. Laura Blinkhorn is a geriatric medicine and family medicine specialist with 13 years of experience caring for patients across all age groups. She earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Providence Family Medical Center. Her dual specialty training allows her to provide comprehensive care for both aging adults and families, addressing the unique health needs that span from childhood through the senior years.

Dr. Blinkhorn practices at multiple locations throughout Washington, DC and Silver Spring, Maryland, making her accessible to patients in both areas. She focuses on managing Type 2 diabetes in adults, children, and teens, helping patients understand and control this chronic condition. Her expertise includes treating high blood pressure and providing preventive care through flu vaccines and immunizations for children and adolescents. This comprehensive approach …ensures patients receive both treatment for existing conditions and protection against preventable diseases.