Laurie Birkholz, MD, NCMP

Dr. Laurie Birkholz is the founder of Laurie Birkholz MD & Associates. She is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and fellowship-trained Women's Health Specialist with over 20 years of experience in primary care and women's health. She provides comprehensive care with a focus on lifestyle medicine, prevention, and whole-person health. Her clinical interests include menopause management, sexual health, and gynecologic care. She is dedicated to helping patients navigate midlife health transitions with clarity, confidence, and evidence-based treatment. Dr. Birkholz believes that knowledge empowers patients to take an active role in their health. She strives to create a supportive, inclusive environment where compassionate, evidence-based care is delivered to all patients.Dr. Birkholz earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency and fellowship training at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee and the Aurora Women's Pavilion in West Allis, Wisconsin. She has been in practice since 2006 and founded Laurie Birkholz MD & Associates in 2020, a Ms.Medicine concierge primary care practice focused on comprehensive, gender-specific primary care and office gynecology.Dr. Birkholz lectures extensively on women's health topics including menopausal medicine, sexual medicine, and cancer survivorship for both consumer and physician audiences. In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Birkholz serves as Associate Medical Director for Ms.Medicine, a national healthcare organization dedicated to advancing women's health through innovation in care delivery, clinician education, and consumer advocacy. Prior to founding her practice, Dr. Birkholz served as Medical Director of Women's Health for both the Aurora Women's Pavilion in West Allis, Wisconsin and Holland Hospital in Holland, Michigan.