Dr. Laura Abels

Family Physician · Mercy East Village Family Practice & Urgent Care

Physician Des Moines NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
11 years
since Aug 2015
Gender
Female

Experience

Family PhysicianCurrent
Mercy East Village Family Practice & Urgent Care
Since Aug 2015 · 11 years · Des Moines

Education

Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
2008 – 2012
Drexel University College of Medicine
2006 – 2008
Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
2002 – 2006

Skills

Family Medicine Medical Volunteer Leadership Childcare Pet Care Spanish Spanish Translation Research Papers Writing Editing Microsoft Office Word Outlook Powerpoint Excel Urgent Care Cpr Certified Emr Acls Bls

About Mercy East Village Family Practice & Urgent Care

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Dr. Laura Abels is a Family Physician, currently affiliated with Mercy East Village Family Practice & Urgent Care, based in Des Moines. As a physician, Dr. Abels contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Des Moines. They have been with Mercy East Village Family Practice & Urgent Care for 11 years. Dr. Abels holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), from Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center and Drexel University College of Medicine. Core competencies include Family Medicine, Medical, Volunteer Leadership, Childcare, Pet Care. Mercy East Village Family Practice & Urgent Care operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Laura Abels located?

Dr. Laura Abels is based in Des Moines. They are currently affiliated with Mercy East Village Family Practice & Urgent Care.

What is Dr. Laura Abels's specialty?

Dr. Laura Abels specializes in Physician. Their current role is Family Physician.

Where does Dr. Laura Abels currently work?

Dr. Laura Abels currently works at Mercy East Village Family Practice & Urgent Care. They have been there for 11 years.

What is Dr. Laura Abels's educational background?

Dr. Laura Abels attended Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center and Drexel University College of Medicine.

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What is the average salary for a Physician in the United States?

Physicians in the United States typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $130,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.