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Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Family Medicine
Saba University School of Medicine (2010)
Professional interests include: anxiety, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), reproductive health, and more.
412 A Avenue Suite 200
Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Lake Oswego, OR specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD is affiliated with Providence and PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON.

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Office Locations

412 A Avenue Suite 200
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
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4004 KRUSE WAY PLACE SUITE 300
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
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Some issues Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are mental and physical illnesses that impact behavior, emotions, and thoughts about eating, food, body appearance, and weight. These disorders are characterized by preoccupations with food and physical size, resulting in dramatic lifestyle changes and adverse health effects. In the past, eating disorders were often diagnosed using BMI (body mass index), or by assessing someone's weight. Eating disorders specialists now recognize that eating disorders may occur in people of all sizes. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder (BED).

Anorexia nervosa, frequently referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. Those with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight and may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a healthy amount of it. This results in symptoms such as abnormally low BMI, vitamin deficiency, fatigue, fainting, and amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women). Anorexia may cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). Left untreated, anorexia can lead to organ failure, brain damage, and even death.

Bulimia nervosa, typically called bulimia, is a disorder where people binge (eat large quantities of food) and purge the food that they just consumed by vomiting, laxative abuse, fasting, or excessive exercise. This behavior is usually motivated by a feeling of powerlessness over eating and a fear of weight gain or desire for weight loss. Bulimia can occur in underweight, normal weight, and overweight people. Symptoms of bulimia include acid reflux, intestinal distress, dehydration from purging, amenorrhea, and dental erosion from vomiting. Some people with bulimia have swollen parotid glands (salivary glands near the cheeks) and red scars and marks on the backs of their knuckles. Electrolyte imbalance from bulimia can be particularly severe and may lead to heart attack or stroke.

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder. People with BED feel that they are unable to control the amount of food they eat and may continue to binge after reaching a point of fullness. BED binges (consuming large amounts of food) are often accompanied by feelings of sadness, guilt, and shame. Symptoms of BED include obesity, acid reflux, weight gain, and dissatisfaction with one's body. People with BED tend to experience cycles of negative emotions and binges. Binges or BED episodes can be provoked by stress, boredom, restrictive dieting, depression, and other triggers.

Other common eating disorders include:

  • Pica, eating things that are not food, such as paper, ice, or soil
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), disinterest in eating and avoidance of food
  • Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED), abnormal eating that does not fall under any disorder

Many people with eating disorders do not consciously develop them, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, it's important to detect and treat eating disorders as early as possible. Treatment for eating disorders can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the disorder and its severity. Treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.

Sexual Health Issues

Sexual health is a broad and loosely defined term that encompasses several extremely different areas of medicine. Sexual health not only includes physical health related to the act of sex, but also emotional, mental, or identity issues that can interfere with healthy sexuality. Because this scope is so broad, a huge number of health care professionals can accurately say they work in the sexual health specialty. Some of the many varied conditions included in sexual health include intimacy disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, reproductive health, LGBTQ issues, and sexual violence.

Sexual intimacy disorders are those that cause problems with the act of sexual intercourse, such as erectile dysfunction or vulvodynia. Erectile dysfunction, the inability to get or maintain an erection hard enough for sexual intercourse, is extremely common. It affects fully half of men over 40 to some degree. It is treated with medications, devices, or surgery. Vulvodynia, burning pain in the vulva that can be made worse with sexal activity, has no known cause. It is treated with oral or topical medications.

Sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, herpes, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, are bacterial or viral infections that are contagious in the bodily fluids exchanged during sexual contact. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, help prevent the spread of STDs. HIV is a virus that can be caught from an infected person's sexual fluids or blood. When the virus infects the body, it interferes with the immune system and causes the disease known as AIDS. There is no cure, but anti-viral medications can help people with AIDS live a long and healthy life. Herpes is also a virus found in sexual fluids, called HSV-2. It causes blisters that come and go on the genitals. There is no cure for herpes, but anti-virals can minimize outbreaks. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are both bacterial infections. They are extremely common and often have no symptoms. The most common signs of an infection are burning pain and discharge. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be treated with medications.

Reproductive health refers to both contraception and infertility treatment. Contraceptives prevent and plan the timing of pregnancy. Some, such as a vasectomy or tubal ligation, are extremely effective at preventing pregnancy. Others, such as spermicides, are less reliable. Popular contraceptives include condoms, birth control pills, IUDs, and diaphragms. On the other side of reproductive health, infertility is the inability to carry a pregnancy to term after one year of trying. It can be due to problems in either the man or the woman, and both genders are affected equally. In total, about 15% of the population suffer from infertility. Infertility treatments include medications and surgery.

Gay and transgender people have a few specific health care needs that may sometimes fall under the sexual health umbrella. First, many LGBT people still face discrimination from healthcare providers, so providing supportive and appropriate care is an issue. Because of social attitudes surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity, many gay and transgender people struggle with their identities. Rates of depression, substance abuse, and suicide are all higher in this group. Providing mental health support and counseling to those in transition is critical. Finally, transgender patients who are undergoing gender affirmation require sensitive medical health care, including surgical and hormonal treatment.

Sexual violence can be defined as any unwanted or non-consensual sexual activity. It ranges from sexual harassment to touching to rape. It affects women more than men and is widespread: 1 in 4 women report being victims of sexual violence at the hands of a partner, and as many as 1 in 3 girls report their first sexual contact as being violent. Sexual violence has lasting physical and emotional consequences for victims, but educating both girls and boys can prevent violence. Care for those who have endured sexual violence includes counseling and mental health support, medical care, and legal support.

Sexuality is more than a reproductive requirement -- it is a form of expression and identity. Sexual health blends all these aspects of experience together and helps people lead sexually fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw
phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2013, Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Oregon.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 20
Age
From 65 to 74 15
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 42
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 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 509

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD.

Gender
Male 196
Female 304
Age
From 65 to 74 194
From 75 to 84 196
85 and over 82
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 9
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 14
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 507

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 143
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 86
85 and over 38
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 372

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD.

Gender
Male 65
Female 116
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 19
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 14
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 381

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD.

Gender
Male 69
Female 106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 164
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 15
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 298

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD.

Gender
Male 53
Female 108
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 13
Dementia 8
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 246

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 102
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 11
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 304

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 103
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 8
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lake Oswego, OR during 2022 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 67
diabetes management 14
doctor visit 248
lab tests 14
preventive care 14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD.

Gender
Male 53
Female 133
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 169
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 71
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 18
Dementia 6
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lake Oswego, OR during 2023 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 163
diabetes management 22
doctor visit 279
lab tests 22
preventive care 22

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD.

Gender
Male 70
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 182
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, atrial fibrilation and cancer.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 17
Dementia 6
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lake Oswego, OR were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

blood draw 115
diabetes management 18
doctor visit 316
lab tests 18
preventive care 18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 127
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 51
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 73
85 and over 12
Less than 65 4
65 to 74 79

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 1
Diabetes 14
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Education & Training

Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at Munson Medical Center Family Medicine Residency. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: Munson Medical Center Family Medicine Residency (2014)

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON

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 Lei Zhong Gaff, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health
TRICARE Prime
TRICARE For Life
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA Open Access Plus
Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Blue California
CHAMPVA
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
Providence
Regence
US Family Health Plan
Medicare AB
Aetna PROV Employee POS
Moda Connexus Network
Age Right Marquis Advantage
Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 372 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Laura Lei Zhong Gaff, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lake Oswego, OR. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-04
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I appreciate the warmth and professionalism of Dr. Zhong-Gaff and her treatment team. They all did a great job! I especially appreciated their patients and the extra steps that Dr. Zhong-Gaff her medical assistant and phlebotomist's (I cannot remember their names) took to help alleviate my Issues with weight when I got on the scale for my appointment, and the extra steps that the phlebotomist took to help me feel comfortable because I really have problems getting my blood taken and almost pass out every time. This may seem like something small, but It really made a big difference for me because I have had major struggles with my weight and with blood draws. Also, I like that Dr. Zhong-Gaff are very knowledgeable and efficient at what they all do, and I can't say it enough how much I appreciate the care that I have received and my care team's professionalism and patience (I sound like a broken record here). I have always been pleased with the quality of care that I have received at Providence when I compare It to other healthcare organizations where I have received care.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-12-18
Patient verified via Press Ganey
My appointment was for a physical. The provider asked me, "Would you like a breast exam today" ..."Would you like a pap smear today"..."Would you like skin check today". No one "wants" these things. It made me feel like SHE didn't want to do them and that made me a little uncomfortable.... I want to get tested for anything she recommends to help me stay healthy. I wish she had instead explained why these tests are important and that she recommends we do them during the visit. I also wish there was a little bit more education/guidance on my overall health along with recommendations on how to stay healthy and feeling good.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-13
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I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Gaff. She created a relaxed, interactive conversation with me during my appointment. She listened intently and gave thorough, easy to understand answers to my questions and concerns. I was impressed wiry her knowledge and expertise. This was my first visit with her and I have already recommended her to two friends. Plus, all the other care givers I encountered were friendly and professional. I'm very happy with my overall experience at Providence Mercantile. Well done.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-16
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Dr Gaff is my PCP for almost ten years. Attentive, knowledgeable, sincere, she always addresses my concerns and provides a very good care. However, ever since Covid time I found it very difficult to book an appt with her team. I always try to use online booking. The nearest available appts are usually 2 or even 3 months out. Please make it clear on your site that same day appts should be booked over the phone. Perfect doctor, confusing scheduling rules.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-14
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This was my first time meeting Dr. Gaff, as my PCP retired. I was very pleased with my visit. Dr. Gaff is very knowledgeable and answer all of my questions thoughtfully. She is also kind and funny so it was a pleasant conversation. I felt like I was in good hands and feel confident that when/if I have a medical issue, she will partner with me to get it resolved. My husband does not currently have a PCP so I recommended he see her as well. She's great!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-02-26
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Dr Gaffe is great a great Dr your wait time to get an appointment needs to improve. I saw a physicians assistant about some skin tags I was concerned about because the time to see Dr Gaffe was so long . She froze one off and said I should see a Dermatologist about the other one. When I called the number she gave me they told they were booking new patients one year out. I finally got an appointment with Dr Gaffe and she is taking care of it.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-06
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Dr. Gaff is one of two of the best medical professionals I have ever encountered in my life. (The other one being my OB-GYN.) I find Dr. Gaff incredibly compassionate. She listens well to my concerns, always validates them and provides answers to my questions and solutions to my problems. I am thankful that she is young, well-informed and my provider for as long as I am on this earth and she is practicing medicine.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-04
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This was my first time seeing Dr. Gaff. She was well informed based on my medical records. She knew my medications, any interactions, and provided a clear description of how to proceed. She made a decision on a medicine change and explained why she felt the change would be beneficial. She was easy to understand and her directions were easy to follow. I would like to have her as my PC, she has room in her caseload.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-15
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This was my initial first visit with Dr. Laura Gaff. She was very friendly and professional with a caring attitude. She answered all my questions and I felt very comfortable with her. She is indeed an positive asset to the Providence professional staff. Highly recommend anyone looking for a new physician to consider Dr, Gaff as their new doctor. I am very pleased that she is my new medical doctor.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-18
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I am very happy to be in Dr. Gaff's care. She's an attentive listener and great communicator. I have anxiety disorder and her relaxed, conversational manner puts me at ease. She explains things clearly in language I can understand. In reviewing lab results during this visit I learned a lot and came away with a better understanding of things I can do to improve my health. I'm very grateful.

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. $103 Contrave
$103
Medtronic, Inc. $80 ProGrip
$80
Astellas Pharma US Inc $24 Veozah
$24
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $207

Biography

Dr. Laura Gaff specializes in family medicine. She studied medicine at Saba University School of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Gaff include alcohol abuse, depression, and runner's knee (patellofemoral syndrome). Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She can take Regence, Blue California, United Healthcare POS, and more. She is professionally affiliated with Providence. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Gaff is accepting new patients at her office in Lake Oswego, OR.

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