About
Dr. Laura Jordhen is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Noble Journey Primary Care in Vancouver, Washington. She earned her undergraduate degree from Smith College in Massachusetts, where she majored in Women's Studies. She then returned to Oregon to attend Oregon Health and Science University for medical school. During her enrollment at OHSU, she spent a year in India, where she met her future husband, who is from Tibet. She completed her family medicine residency in Wisconsin, where her eldest son was born.
Dr. Jordhen serves on the WSU College of Medicine Faculty, teaching physicians and medical students communication skills, empathy, and compassion. She treats conditions ranging from depression, diabetes, and hypertension to ADHD, menopausal symptoms, and metabolic syndrome. Her clinical philosophy centers on evidence-based treatment that minimizes risk while honoring each patient's individuality. She advocates openly for physician wellness and speaks candidly about ableism and mental health stigma in medical culture. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her two sons, and practicing Taekwondo. Her youngest son was born in Vancouver, and the whole family cheers for WSU as proud Cougars.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Smith College, Massachusetts, Women's Studies
Medical School
Oregon Health and Science University
Residency
Family Medicine, Wisconsin
Additional Training
Year spent in India during medical school enrollment; Faculty, WSU College of Medicine
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Jordhen right for?
Dr. Jordhen is a strong fit for adults and children who want a primary care physician with time to address multiple, connected concerns in a single visit. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, ADHD, or depression benefit from her evidence-based, individualized approach. She is particularly well-suited to patients who value a physician who listens without rushing. Her LGBTQIA+ affirming practice welcomes all bodies and backgrounds. Medicare patients and families with children also find a welcoming, full-scope home at Noble Journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Jordhen treats a broad range of conditions in both adults and children. Her clinical focus includes depression, diabetes, hypertension, ADHD, menopausal symptoms, metabolic syndrome, and insomnia. She also manages acute concerns like sprains, coughs, colds, and abdominal pain.
Yes. Dr. Jordhen holds board certification in family medicine. She earned her medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University and completed her family medicine residency in Wisconsin.
Dr. Jordhen follows evidence-based medicine while tailoring treatment to each individual patient. She believes the most effective care minimizes risk and draws on the best available scientific evidence. She works collaboratively with patients to build treatment plans that fit their lives and goals.
Yes. Dr. Jordhen cares for patients of all ages, including children through 18 years. She offers well-child checkups, sports physicals, and management of pediatric conditions. Child memberships are available at $60 monthly.
Dr. Jordhen attended Oregon Health and Science University for medical school. She completed her family medicine residency in Wisconsin, where she also served as a resident physician. She currently serves on the WSU College of Medicine Faculty.
Yes. Dr. Jordhen serves on the faculty of the WSU College of Medicine. She teaches communication skills, empathy, and compassion to physicians and medical students.
Yes. Noble Journey Primary Care is an explicitly LGBTQIA+ affirming practice. Dr. Jordhen welcomes patients of all bodies, backgrounds, and identities.
Yes. Dr. Jordhen offers advice and urgent video visits after hours and on weekends. A small fee applies to visits outside of regular office hours.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026