About
Brent Laughlin, MD has practiced family medicine in Tulsa for more than four decades. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 1976, then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock in 1980. He completed his internship and Family Medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma Tulsa Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident during his final year from 1982 to 1983. He holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine.
Since 1983, Dr. Laughlin has served as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He sits on the Medical Informatics Committee at St. John Medical Center and has served as Clinical Lead for the Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative at St. John Clinic since 2012. He directs the Community Medical Clinic at Neighbors Along the Line, a role he has held since 2011. The Best Doctors in America recognized him six times between 2005 and 2018, and he holds membership in Phi Beta Kappa. He belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians, and several state and county medical societies. Outside medicine, he fundraises for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and supports the arts in Tulsa, including Theatre Tulsa.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR - Doctorate of Medicine 1980
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Oklahoma Tulsa Medical Center 1981-1983; Chief Resident 1982-1983
Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Laughlin focuses on family medicine with particular expertise in managing conditions that commonly lead to hospitalizations. He treats pneumonia, emphysema, and congestive heart failure, and provides ongoing management for diabetes and hypertension. He also delivers comprehensive preventive care through the MDVIP Wellness Program.
Yes. Dr. Laughlin holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also carries the HIPAA Seal of Compliance.
Dr. Laughlin earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1980. He completed his internship and Family Medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma Tulsa Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident from 1982 to 1983.
Dr. Laughlin has practiced family medicine in Tulsa since completing his residency in 1983. That represents more than four decades of continuous practice in the community.
Yes. Dr. Laughlin has served as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine since 1983. He also serves on the Medical Informatics Committee at St. John Medical Center and leads the Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative at St. John Clinic.
The Best Doctors in America recognized Dr. Laughlin six times, spanning the years 2005 through 2018. He also holds membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, reflecting academic distinction going back to his undergraduate years.
Dr. Laughlin ties good health to four practical habits: regular exercise, healthy eating, preventive screenings, and control of chronic conditions. He builds a custom wellness plan for each member and focuses on catching and managing problems before they require hospitalization.
Dr. Laughlin affiliates with Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa. He considers it his hospital of choice for inpatient care and values its strong network of specialist physicians.
Yes. Dr. Laughlin sees patients from Glenpool, Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sand Springs, Owasso, Collinsville, and surrounding counties, in addition to his mid-town Tulsa location.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026