About
Dr. Laura Addis earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from New York Institute of Technology, formerly known as New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 2002. She completed her internship and internal medicine residency at University Medical Center Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, finishing in 2005. She holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and serves as a Diplomate of the American College of Physicians. Her undergraduate degree in Biology came from Dowling College in Oakdale, New York.
Dr. Addis has practiced internal medicine in the Las Vegas Valley for over 22 years. She is passionate about wellness, prevention, and helping patients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and heart disease. She served as President Emeritus of the Catholic Medical Association, Southern Nevada Chapter from 2019 to 2023, and previously served as Medical Director and Board Member at the Salvation Army Adult Day Care Center. She has appeared on PBS Las Vegas, Radio KDWN AM 720, and several local podcasts and television programs. Outside the clinic, she rides horses, enjoys clay and trap shooting, travels, and reads. She has served as a Lector and Eucharistic Minister across multiple parishes since 1998.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Dowling College, Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 1997
Medical School
New York Institute of Technology (Formerly New York College of Osteopathic Medicine), Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002
Residency
University Medical Center Southern Nevada, Internal Medicine, 2003-2005
Additional Training
Internship: University Medical Center Southern Nevada, 2002-2003
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Addis right for?
Dr. Addis is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive, prevention-focused approach to their health. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, or heart disease benefit from her deep experience in those areas. Her Wellness Program Plus suits patients who want comprehensive annual screenings, including cognitive, metabolic, and cardiovascular assessments. Anyone who values direct, same-day access to their own physician will find her practice model well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Addis specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. She focuses heavily on chronic condition management, including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and heart disease. She also addresses metabolic health, cognitive health, and cardiovascular risk through her advanced Wellness Program Plus.
Yes. Dr. Addis holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also serves as a Diplomate of the American College of Physicians, reflecting her commitment to high standards in internal medicine practice.
Dr. Addis earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from New York Institute of Technology, formerly New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at University Medical Center Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, finishing in 2005.
Dr. Addis has practiced internal medicine in the Las Vegas Valley for over 22 years. Her long tenure in the region means she brings deep familiarity with the health needs of the local community.
The Wellness Program Plus includes comprehensive annual health screenings, cognitive health assessments, metabolic and nutritional panels, advanced heart disease testing, and inflammation screening. Dr. Addis uses these tools to build a thorough picture of each patient's health and identify risks early.
Yes. Dr. Addis provides direct after-hours and weekend phone access to her patients. This is a core part of her concierge practice model and ensures patients can reach her when urgent questions arise.
Dr. Addis is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with board certification in internal medicine. She has specialized in internal medicine and preventive care throughout her 22-year career in Nevada.
Yes. Dr. Addis served as President Emeritus of the Catholic Medical Association, Southern Nevada Chapter from 2019 to 2023. She also served as Medical Director and Board Member at the Salvation Army Adult Day Care Center.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026