Kimberly Laughman, MD
Kimberly Laughman, MD, is a highly accomplished OB/GYN based in The Loop, Chicago, Illinois, known for her commitment to medical excellence and a passion for education and research. With a diverse educational background and extensive experience, Dr. Laughman brings a wealth of knowledge to The Association for Women’s Health Care.
Dr. Laughman earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons ...
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Patients consistently describe Dr. Kimberly Laughman as an exceptional, compassionate, and brilliant physician with outstanding bedside manner. She is highly praised for her active listening, thorough explanations, and patient-centric care, ensuring patients never feel rushed and always feel heard. Patients deeply appreciate her gentle, trauma-informed exam technique and her ability to make them... Read More
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Patients consistently describe Dr. Kimberly Laughman as an exceptional, compassionate, and brilliant physician with outstanding bedside manner. She is highly praised for her active listening, thorough explanations, and patient-centric care, ensuring patients never feel rushed and always feel heard. Patients deeply appreciate her gentle, trauma-informed exam technique and her ability to make them feel comfortable, respected, and safe. Supported by an incredibly friendly, welcoming, and efficient office staff, Dr. Laughman provides knowledgeable, top-tier care across prenatal, postpartum, and gynecological visits, leaving a lasting, positive impact on everyone she treats.
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Dr. Laughman helped me determine that irritation stemmed from fecal problem and that I needed help from a gastroenterologist.
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[Rating Only] Dr. Laughman, thank you for your care throughout my first and second trimesters. You have been absolutely fantastic and have made me feel very at ease as I go through my first pregnancy. Wishing you the best in New York!
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Staff incredibly friendly and always helpful.
Dr. Laughman is great and this practice is losing a wonderful practitioner!
Dr. Laughman is just the best. She listens to what you say and addresses is accordingly. She truly cares for her patients and provides the best care for them. I'm sad that Dr. Laughman is leaving as she made me feel at ease through my first pregnancy. Needing extra appointments didn't phase her and she made me feel like it wasn't a burden. It was just what we needed to do to be cautious and make sure everyone was healthy. While my second seems to be trending in a better direction, it's her attitude that helps make me feel calmer and worry less. Truly just a wanted doctor.
Dr. Laughman asks excellent questions and really listens to the answers, providing follow-up and/or clarification when necessary. She has the best technique for pelvic exams I have ever experienced and continually checks in to make sure I am comfortable.
Based on my complaint, I was called and scheduled for an in-office procedure to streamline the evaluation. Dr. Laughman will be sorely missed.
Kimberly Laughman, MD, is a highly accomplished OB/GYN based in The Loop, Chicago, Illinois, known for her commitment to medical excellence and a passion for education and research. With a diverse educational background and extensive experience, Dr. Laughman brings a wealth of knowledge to The Association for Women’s Health Care.
Dr. Laughman earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons. She also holds a Master of Science in Teaching Adolescent Science from Pace University and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Columbia College of Columbia University.
As a dedicated researcher, Dr. Laughman has contributed significantly to the medical community. She was part of the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons Scholarly Projects Program, conducting clinical research focused on predicting preterm labor in late preterm gestation. As part of the Daniel Noyes Brown Scholars Research Program, she played a crucial role in implementing adolescent health and sexual health training within medical student clinical rotations. During her time as an undergraduate researcher in the René Hen Laboratory of Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Laughman conducted neurobiological research, delving into hippocampal memory retrieval.
Her dedication to her field is evident through her experience as a Resident Physician in the Northwestern McGaw OB/GYN Residency Program. Dr. Laughman is actively involved in resident and medical student education, emphasizing the importance of knowledge sharing.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Laughman is deeply committed to serving her community. She worked at Columbia University Medical Center State Pre-College Enrichment Program, teaching biology lessons to underrepresented minority high school students interested in STEM fields. She also co-founded the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons Breaking the Silence Discussion Series and served as the Vice-President of the Black & Latino Student Organization.
Dr. Laughman has been recognized with several honors and awards, including the Daniel Noyes Brown Scholar distinction and the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. In her free time, Dr. Laughman enjoys darkroom photography, travel, soccer, journaling, and baking.
With a commitment to patient care, education, and research, Dr. Laughman is a dedicated healthcare professional making a positive impact in the field of medicine and the community.
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Kimberly Laughman, MD, is a board certified obstetrician-gynecologist who relocated to New York City from a private practice in Chicago. A native New Yorker, she is happy to be back home, and now several years into practice, her philosophy of women’s health is rooted in patient empowerment and education.
Prior to pursuing medicine, Dr. Laughman was a tenured NYC high school educator, an experience that fundamentally shaped her approach to patient care. She believes that informed patients are empowered patients, and is deeply committed to helping women understand their bodies so they can advocate effectively for their own health.
Dr. Laughman earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and her Doctor of Medicine degree from Columbia University, and holds a Master of Science in Adolescent Science Education from Pace University. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University in Chicago, where she was actively involved in resident and medical student education.
Her clinical interests span the full arc of women’s health, with particular focus on adolescent health and contraception, abnormal uterine bleeding, menopause, and holistic approaches that thoughtfully integrate evidence-based medicine with each patient’s individual priorities and values. Throughout her training, she remained deeply committed to community service and mentorship—teaching biology to underrepresented minority high school students through Columbia’s State Pre-College Enrichment Program, co-founding the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons Breaking the Silence Discussion Series, and serving as Vice President of the Black & Latino Student Organization. She has been recognized with honors including the Daniel Noyes Brown Scholar distinction and the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.
Dr. Laughman is known for her attentive listening and her ability to meet patients exactly where they are—creating space for honest conversation and ensuring every visit leaves her patient feeling more informed about her own body. Outside of clinical practice, she is an avid gardener and potter, and enjoys photography, weight training, hosting friends, and exploring New York City’s vibrant food scene
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