Dr. Laura Thorne Ekka, MD

Dr. Laura Ekka is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics, allowing her to provide comprehensive care for patients across all age groups. She earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of North Carolina Health System. With 16 years of experience in practice, Dr. Ekka brings extensive knowledge to her patient care. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Ekka practices at WakeMed Physician Practices in Garner and maintains hospital privileges at WakeMed Cary Hospital in North Carolina. Her clinical expertise focuses on managing high blood pressure conditions, including both routine hypertension and urgent cases requiring immediate attention. She also provides specialized pediatric care for children with elevated blood pressure. Dr. Ekka performs essential diagnostic procedures such as A1c testing for …diabetes monitoring and complete blood count analyses. Additionally, she administers preventive care including pneumococcal vaccines to protect patients against serious infections.