Laura Donahue, MD

Laura M. Donahue, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Department of Neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Donahue's clinical interests include the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders and the application of evidence-based approaches to improve patient care and health outcomes. She is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American College of Physicians, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Dr. Donahue has received several honors recognizing her academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to patient care, including election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, the Department of Medicine Senior Scholarship Award from the University of Michigan Medical School, the Emerging Physician Leadership Award from the Healthcare Without Harm Physician Network, and the Northwestern University Department of Medicine Resident Teaching Award. Her scholarly work has focused on clinical research, healthcare sustainability, and quality improvement, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications and national presentations.

Dr. Donahue earned a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology with Highest Distinction from the University of Michigan and received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, where she was recognized for her excellence in teaching and leadership. Prior to pursuing Sleep Medicine fellowship training, she served as a Hospital Medicine attending physician at the University of Chicago.