Henry Dust, MD

Dr Venkatramani loves being an endocrine surgeon. She finds the nuance and intricacies of endocrine pathology fascinating and full of so much potential for further research and advances. She is motivated by the opportunity to educate her patients about these conditions so that they can partner to find the best treatment options for the specific need. She most enjoys the interaction with people each day. She feels there is nothing better than coming to work and being surrounded by a warm, collaborative, supportive group of people who, in turn, helps them all to provide the best patient care. She has a special interest in thyroid cancer biology.

Laurel was inspired to become a midwife when she witnessed her friend give birth with a nurse midwife and student, at a hospital in Oregon. She went on to volunteer as a doula (a childbirth support person) for several years while completing nursing prerequisites and her nurse-midwifery schooling. She loves the infinite variety of stories in midwifery and hopes that patients who come to see her feel heard and respected. In her work at Bronson, Laurel particularly enjoys Centering Pregnancy prenatal groups, contraceptive troubleshooting, holding space during normal and difficult labors and explaining health concepts.