


Dr. Laura Hanson, MD
Dr. Laura Hanson, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Chapel Hill, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1986. She is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital.
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101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27514Make an Appointment
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Hanson specializes in the areas of Geriatric Medicine, Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Laura Hanson, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Chapel Hill, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1986. She is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital.Geriatric Medicine
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Harvard Medical School
Medical School, 1986
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hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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