Laura Grimmer, MD, is a board certified general surgeon. She graduated from Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University and completed her residency at Rush University through the John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County Integrated Program in Chicago, IL.

After her fellowship, Dr. Grimmer completed a minimally invasive fellowship at Washington University before joining SSM Health.

Dr. Grimmer practices general surgery for patients 18 years of age and older and has clinical interests in minimally invasive surgery, advanced laparoscopic/robotic surgery, foregut diseases and hernias. Dr. Grimmer offers a wide range of surgical treatments for heartburn and reflux disease, including the LINX procedure. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Academic Surgery.

_"I am passionate about providing excellent patient care, starting from the moment we first meet and continuing every step of the way. I am a fierce advocate for my patients and ensure they receive the highest quality care that I would expect for my own family members."_ - Laura Grimmer, MD

Dr. Grimmer uses telehealth services to conduct video office visits with current, established patients for: upper respiratory infection, sore throat, cough, seasonal allergies, skin rashes or lesions, mouth and cold sores, flu symptoms, conjunctivitis, UTI, gout, yeast infection and travel medication.

_A forward-facing camera and internet access are required, and a tablet or computer/laptop may be used. Telehealth appointments can be scheduled online through MyChart._