Endocrinology
Laura Dickens, MD
Co-Director, Diabetes in Pregnancy Program; Assistant Professor, Medicine, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Laura Dickens, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She serves as Co-Director of the Diabetes in Pregnancy Program, focusing on specialized care for pregnant patients with diabetes. Her clinical expertise includes diabetes management, lipid metabolism disorders, glucose monitoring, and osteoporosis, as evidenced by her extensive experience in these areas. Dr. Dickens treats con
13+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Emory University School of Medicine — M.D., 2013
- University of Chicago Medicine — Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2016-2018
- University of Chicago Medicine — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2013-2016
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025-2026 (2 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UChicago Medicine - University of Chicago Medical Center
- UChicago Medicine River East
- UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine
Languages
English
Experience
13+ years in practice