Laurena D. Richardson, PA-C
Ashland, OR 97520
Providence Primary Care - Ashland
1661 Highway 99 North, Suite 100, Ashland, OR 97520
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About Laurena D. Richardson
“It’s immensely fulfilling to be able to help people through their medical issues,” says Laurena. With a specialized focus on internal medicine and geriatrics, she collaborates with our primary care team to support patients and to help meet their immediate care needs.
In her work with patients, Laurena emphasizes shared decision-making. “The most successful care plan is usually one that a patient has actively participated in,” she says. “I want patients to understand their options and to know that there’s always time for discussion, questions and clarification. When they leave our visits, my hope is that they feel well informed and empowered to make decisions.”
Laurena studied biochemistry and psychology at the University of Colorado Boulder before completing a Master of Science degree at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. She earned her physician assistant certificate at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Md.
In her free time, Laurena enjoys hiking, knitting, spinning, baking and reading. She’s always open to recommendations for the next good hike or book.
University of Maryland
2019
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Lauren's Richardson is the best PA I have ever gone to for care. She is excellent!
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Very knowledgeable and took time with me
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Always pleasant an comfortable experience
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She seemed very caring & wanted to be helpful
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Thank you for your excellent care
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Always positive
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Lorena (PA) listened to me and seemed to care about me. Talking about my health and my problems with her gave me some hope for the first time. She was thoughtful, warm and quite wonderful. I really needed that after a difficult, quite horrible couple of years.
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Lauren D. Richardson was exceptional. I had severely impacted wax in both ears and she was diligent and steady in her focus on removing the impacted wax. It took exceptional skill, patience, and care and the result was excellent. I could and can hear clearly in both ears. Thank you for your outstanding care.
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Very knowledgeable and helpful and kind provider.
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She always listens and explains everything clearly. She is amazing.
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Lauren's is very competent, patient and thorough
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Cordia/friendly, informed, knowledgeable, respectful, polite, patient, thorough, thoughtful, concerned/caring, and helpful.
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I am very, very pleased how responsive everyone was to my health issue. I am very happy with the services provided and the care given.
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Laurena is an excellent listener, kind, and professional.
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Impressed with her willingness to research my problem before final diagnosis
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Very kind and knowledgeable
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Lauren was great. Extremely knowledgeable and very caring and easy to talk to.
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Very patient in providing multiple blood pressure tests
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She was grear
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She was excellent. I went in with a specific health question, on which she was very helpful. I did't expect a response to my general medical health, although we did touch on that briefly in connection with my specific issue.
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She helped me feel at ease
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I am very pleased with the care and attention given me by all associated with this clinic
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They were all friendly.
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She was concerned, efficient and a wonderful provider.
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My experience was exceptional. It was a pre-op orientation and pre-check-in for surgery. Everyone was kind, caring, knowledgeable, helpful, and I was exceedingly impressed from start to finish.
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Lorena Richardson is the PA who is more readily available than my PCP. She's a good complement to my PCP.
Providence Patient
Lorena was fabulousKind, caring and informed
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This was my first visit with this provider. (My regular provider is always booked up way out in time.) Laurena was very thorough and efficient, listened to my reason for the appointment, then explained her referrals for tests and lab work.
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I came in for one problem and PA picked up my need for help with another, then made appropriate referral. I really appreciated her sensitivity and concern.
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This was the first time I met with her nd I found her very caring and easy to talk to. She was familiar with my info and asked great questions,
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Laurena listened to me and I could tell she wanted to help me.
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She is smart, personable and very relatable.
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Laurena Diane Richardson was great and was very thorough. She listened and answered all my questions.
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Very impressed w this practice. I messaged my dic to get some pain medication for a herniated disc. The office called me in less than 24 hours to see a practitioner. I had an appointment the next morning. Laureana spent time w me and we collaborated to come up w a treatment plan with options other than opioids. She reviewed my MRI results and explained each option. She was compassionate, knowledgable and kind. Would highly recommend her and this clinic for their compassionate care
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Very happy with this provider-easy to talk with, listened to and answered all concerns, and I left feeling very pleased with the checkup. Really appreciate the great care and communication.
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She wasn't my regular doctor but she did a very good job answering questions, checking a mole I had worries about, and setting up a repeat blood test I needed so I could do it right then. I came in for a routine ear cleaning.
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Laurena was very easy to talk to and explained that my latest covid bivalent shot might be the reason the lymph nodes under my swollen arms could be due to a reaction to the covid booster I've had recently. She said if by mid-December I'm still swollen, she'll want to do a blood workup.
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Seems unwilling to actually help.
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My provider was compassionate, informative and had my best interests in mind. She explained what the issue was, provided options for treatment and really knows her stuff!
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Very professional and helpful.
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This was my first with Laurena and I was extremely impressed. She was very knowledgeable and took extreme care of my wound. She was gentle and made sure the appropriate tests and follow up appointments were made. She took the extra time to make sure I felt comfortable and reassured that the measures being taken would help In my recovery. She was AWESOME
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She is a very caring, respectful, and kind and well informed practitioner.
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Lorene is exceptionally attentive and helpful with many of my concerns, offering more help than was even specifically addressed.
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Great. Knowledgable friendly and respectful
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Very good
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Incredibly warm and friendly. Knowledgeable and skilled provider
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Laurena is great!
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Laurena PA had relevant information relating to my concerns and symptoms. She was very caring concerned and knowledgeable. I felt I was in very good hands with her care.
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Laurena is the best.
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This particular visit was for a skin biopsy, and the provider Loreena was skilled, and very considerate, and good at explaining and answering questions. She made the experience for easy for me.
Providence Patient
She was excellent!!! She took time with me and I would asked for her if I need to go to the doctor again
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Lauren Richardson is knowledgeable, caring, sweet, and a good communicator. The people at the reception desk were nice. Thank you.
Providence Patient
Laurena did her research on me BEFORE the visit which helps expedite care.
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The PA & those assisting her were excellent, fun, yet professional, & caring. I felt listened to by the PA & like she was intent on clearly accessing my needs.
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Caring and informed. Good listener.
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I really like the care I receive from my medical team. The last appointment was very comprehensive. Thank you.
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Dr Richardson was outstanding in all areas Thank you for opportunity to express.
Providence Patient
My first time with Laurena Diane Richardson, PA-C. She is competent and sympathetic. She was genuinely interested in helping me get well. I am impressed with her knowledge and warm bedside manner. I felt confident in her care.
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No bad experience's the only problem is that the office is in Ashland & I live in Medford. Other than that the office is great !
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Good job.
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Great xperience
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She listened..she had suggestions..she was not pushy or condecending
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Clinical Interests
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bedbugs
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Birthmark
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Camp Physicals
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerumen Removal
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diarrhea
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry Skin
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erythema
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Prediabetes
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Rhinitis
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Enuresis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shin Splints
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Sprain
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Substance Addiction
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Problem
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Travel Medicine
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Test
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaccinations
- Varicella
- Varicella Vaccination
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Virtual Care
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
I am very pleased with the care I received.
Providence Patient