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Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS

Accepting New Patients

(232 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2008)

Professional interests include: mastectomy (breast removal surgery), breast-conserving surgery

2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705

(919) 684-8111

Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS is a general surgeon in Durham, NC specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS is affiliated with Duke Health.

Office Locations

Duke Health

20 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710

(919) 681-6900

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2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705

(919) 684-8111

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Some issues Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS can help you with:

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Durham, NC during 2016 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	14
cancer surgery	14
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	12
excision	25
lymph node procedures	11
open surgery	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Durham, NC during 2017 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	39
cancer surgery	39
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	128
excision	66
lymph node procedures	53
open surgery	27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Durham, NC during 2018 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	36
cancer surgery	36
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	160
excision	66
lymph node procedures	58
open surgery	30

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Durham, NC during 2019 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	28
cancer surgery	28
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	208
excision	50
lymph node procedures	44
open surgery	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	13
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Durham, NC during 2020 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	24
cancer surgery	24
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	112
excision	41
lymph node procedures	34
open surgery	17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Durham, NC during 2021 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	35
cancer surgery	35
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	111
excision	63
lymph node procedures	54
open surgery	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Durham, NC during 2022 were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	22
cancer surgery	22
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	40
excision	42
lymph node procedures	39
open surgery	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Durham, NC during 2023 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	19
cancer surgery	19
doctor visit	84
excision	19

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS in 2023

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Durham, NC were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

breast procedures	27
cancer surgery	27
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	106
excision	46
lymph node procedures	41
open surgery	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Female	44
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	19
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	49

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	19
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	4
Cancer	75

Education & Training

Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2008. She completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery, General Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2008)

Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals (2015)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, Medicare Part B, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Prime Remote, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Duke Employee Plans, Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only), Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026), Duke Basic, Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026), Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026), Healthy Blue, Trillium (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only), First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Partners (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

Medicare Part B

AmeriHealth

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

TRICARE Prime Remote

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Gateway Health Alliance

Aetna HMO

Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Duke Employee Plans

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II

Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only)

Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026)

Duke Basic

Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026)

Ambetter

Experience Health

Aetna Select HMO

Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO

Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026)

Healthy Blue

Trillium (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option

All Savers Fully Insured

Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only)

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Healthgram

All Savers Alternate Funding

Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna/CVS Health

Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Partners (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan

Duke Select

Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 232 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Laura H. Rosenberger, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$545 $545
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$486 Da Vinci Surgical System $486
Ethicon US, LLC	$97 SURGICEL NU-KNIT $97
Baxter Healthcare	$86 TISSEEL $86
Focal Therapeutics, Inc.	$47 BioZorb $47
Other	$49 BREO $39	$10

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$531
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$496
Food and Beverage	$283

Biography

Dr. Laura Rosenberger is a physician who specializes in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Her areas of expertise consist of mastectomy (breast removal surgery) and breast-conserving surgery. She is rated highly by her patients. Dr. Rosenberger appears to be in-network for Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. She attended Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia for residency. She is professionally affiliated with Duke Health. Dr. Rosenberger welcomes new patients at her office inDurham, NC as reported by Duke Health.