About
Dr. Laurie Birkholz is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and fellowship-trained Women's Health specialist based in Holland, Michigan. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed her residency at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee, then pursued a Women's Health fellowship at the Aurora Women's Pavilion in West Allis, Wisconsin. Dr. Birkholz has practiced medicine since 2006.
Before founding Laurie Birkholz MD & Associates in July 2020, she served as Medical Director of Women's Health for both the Aurora Women's Pavilion and Holland Hospital. She holds the NCMP designation as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She serves as Associate Medical Director for Ms.Medicine, a national organization focused on advancing women's health care. Her clinical focus includes menopausal medicine, perimenopause, sexual health, gynecology, breast cancer risk assessment, cancer survivorship, migraines, and osteoporosis. Dr. Birkholz lectures extensively on women's health topics to both patients and physician peers. She grounds her practice in lifestyle medicine, prevention, and evidence-based care, and holds a strong commitment to social tolerance and equality.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin
Residency
St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee
Fellowship
Aurora Women's Pavilion, West Allis, WI (Women's Health)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Birkholz right for?
Dr. Birkholz is an excellent fit for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or hormonal transitions. Patients managing sexual dysfunction, gynecological conditions, or osteoporosis benefit from her fellowship-trained expertise. Women with elevated breast cancer risk or a history of cancer find focused, knowledgeable support in her practice. She also serves patients who want a prevention-centered primary care relationship with deep continuity over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Birkholz focuses on menopausal medicine, perimenopause, sexual health, gynecology, breast cancer risk assessment, cancer survivorship, migraines, and osteoporosis. She also delivers comprehensive family medicine and preventive care. Her fellowship training in Women's Health gives her particular depth in conditions that often go undertreated in traditional primary care settings.
Yes. Dr. Birkholz holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also holds the NCMP credential, designating her as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. These credentials reflect her training and ongoing commitment to evidence-based women's health care.
Dr. Birkholz earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed her residency at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee and her Women's Health fellowship at the Aurora Women's Pavilion in West Allis, Wisconsin. She has practiced medicine since 2006.
Dr. Birkholz takes a holistic approach grounded in lifestyle medicine and prevention. She believes knowledge empowers patients to make better health decisions. She delivers compassionate, evidence-based care and promotes social tolerance and equality in her practice.
Yes. Dr. Birkholz provides gynecological care for both members and non-members. Non-members can schedule a gynecology appointment for an initial fee of $295. She sees patients for routine annual exams as well as specific gynecological concerns.
Yes. Dr. Birkholz offers Women's Health Consults for patients who are not members of the practice. The initial consult fee is $395. This option allows women to access her fellowship-trained expertise without enrolling in a membership.
Dr. Birkholz serves as Associate Medical Director for Ms.Medicine, a national healthcare organization dedicated to advancing women's health through innovation in care delivery and education. Her affiliation connects her patients to a broader network of women's health providers across the country.
Dr. Birkholz sees between 6 and 10 patients per day. That low daily volume allows her to spend meaningful time with each patient and maintain same-day appointment availability for urgent concerns.
Yes. Dr. Birkholz lectures extensively on menopausal medicine, sexual medicine, and cancer survivorship. She speaks to both patients and physician colleagues. Her teaching reflects her belief that knowledge is a core part of good health care.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026