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Dr. Joel Parker Laughlin, MD

Family Medicine
44 years of experience
Foley Family Practice 205 W Orange Ave, Foley, AL 36535
(251) 424-4244

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Brief Intro

Education Undergraduate: 1977 BA (Psychology), Phi Beta Kappa, University of Texas Medical School: 1981 MD University of Texas Medical School at Houston Residency: 1984 University of Oklahoma College of Medicine - Tulsa Bartlesville Family Practice Program; Chief Resident 1983 - 1984 Law School: 2004 JD University of Denver Sturm College of Law Academic Achievement Awards Constitutional Law, Criminal Law Certifications American Board of Family Practice 1984, 1991, 1998 Memberships American Academy of Family Physicians, Alabama Academy of Family Physicians Dr. Laughlin came to Mobile from Denver, Colorado in 2005. His true hometown is Tulsa, OK, although born in Oklahoma City. He went to high school (and played football) at Robert E. Lee HS in Midland, Texas (Odessa Permian's arch rival in Friday Night Lights); college at The University of Texas in Austin and medical school in Houston. In the process he became a lifelong Texan. He returned North of the Red River for a residency in Family Medicine at OU-Tulsa before four years in the Air Force. He has been married to Dana Laughlin since 1977. They have six children, all grown: Aaron (Gulf Shores), Shawn (Foley), Christopher (Stuart, FL), Patrick (Orange Beach), Timothy (Summerdale), and Lori (Boulder, CO) and four grandchildren. He and Dana are all about the kids but also enjoy music, music, music (especially live).

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Tulsa Medical College

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston - 1981

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Foley Family Practice
205 W Orange Ave, Foley, AL 36535
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Family Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Gout
Raynaud's Disease
Dehydration
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Hypothyroidism
Heart Failure
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Chronic Sinusitis
Diverticulitis
Labyrinthitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Glaucoma
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Constipation
Tension Headache
Schizophrenia
Restless Leg Syndrome
Breast Disorders
Rotator cuff syndrome
Epilepsy
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Allergic Rhinitis
Transient Cerebral Ischemia
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Acne
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Osteoarthritis
Diverticulosis
Dementia
Benign Polyps of the Colon
Intestinal Obstruction
Acute Pharyngitis
Otitis Media
Anal Fissure
Herpes Zoster
Burns
Prostatitis
Non-Toxic Goiter
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriasis
Urinary Incontinence
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
Acute Bronchitis
Intracranial Injury
Chronic Renal Disease
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Hypertension (HTN)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Acute Sinusitis
Calculus of the Urinary System
Osteoporosis
Contact Dermatitis
Anemia
Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Bronchial Asthma
Eczema
Depressive Disorders
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
Herpes Simplex
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Sciatica
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
Esophagitis
Hemorrhoids
Skin Rash
Obesity
Pneumonia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Bipolar Disorder
Candidiasis
Chronic Bronchitis
Acute Conjunctivitis
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medical Mutual
Tricare
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Medicare
Golden Rule
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Humana
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna-HealthSpring
Meritain Health
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
AARP

Cancer 17
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 30
Neurology & Neurosurgery 26
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 30
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 29
Diabetes & Endocrinology 5
Children's Hospital 4
Urology 29
Psychiatry 45
Geriatrics 20
Rehabilitation 17
Obsterics & Gynecology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 9
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 7