About
Lauren Hedde DO co-founded Direct Doctors in August 2014 alongside Drs. James Hedde and Mark Turshen. She holds board certification in family medicine and earned her training at Brown's family medicine residency program. Dr. Hedde practices osteopathic manipulative medicine as part of her clinical approach. She is passionate about preventive care, weight management, and helping patients understand their health at a deeper level. Patients and colleagues alike know her for her willingness to make house calls and her attentive, unhurried style.
Education & Training
Residency
Brown Family Medicine Residency
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hedde right for?
Dr. Hedde is a strong fit for patients who want a thorough, relationship-driven primary care experience. Adults focused on preventive care and weight management benefit from her clinical approach. Patients who value osteopathic manipulative medicine will find her expertise particularly relevant. Her unhurried style suits anyone who wants a doctor who takes time to listen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hedde earned her DO degree and completed her residency in family medicine at Brown. She holds board certification in family medicine and practices osteopathic manipulative medicine alongside conventional primary care.
Yes. Dr. Hedde holds board certification in family medicine.
Dr. Hedde focuses on preventive care, weight management, and helping patients understand their health in depth. She also incorporates osteopathic manipulative medicine into her practice.
Yes. Dr. Hedde makes house calls as part of her patient care. Direct Doctors includes house calls at no additional charge for members.
Dr. Hedde sees patients across the full spectrum of family medicine. She is particularly well-suited for adults who prioritize preventive care and want a physician who takes an unhurried, attentive approach.
Yes. Dr. Hedde integrates osteopathic manipulative medicine into her clinical approach alongside standard family medicine care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026