Dr. Laurie Birkholz

MD, MSCP

Women's Health and Menopause Specialist


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Dr. Laurie Birkholz is a board-certified Family Medicine physician, a fellowship-trained Women's Health Specialist, and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She founded Laurie Birkholz, MD & Associates in July 2020 to provide exceptional care tailored to women. Her practice, proudly affiliated with Ms.Medicine, offers comprehensive gender-specific primary care and office gynecology through a unique concierge model that prioritizes personalized attention and accessibility.

Dr. Birkholz's approach to healthcare is centered around holistic, lifestyle-based preventive care. She believes in treating the whole person, not just symptoms. Her expertise in women's health, particularly as a certified menopause practitioner, allows her to focus on critical areas such as menopausal medicine, sexual health, and gynecology. She is deeply committed to patient education, empowering individuals to take charge of their health and lead fulfilling lives. Dr. Birkholz fosters a safe and inclusive environment that promotes social tolerance and equality, ensuring every woman feels valued and heard.

After earning her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Birkholz completed her residency and fellowship training at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee and the Aurora Women's Pavilion in West Allis, WI. With over 15 years of experience in practice since 2006, she has developed a wealth of knowledge and skills that benefit her patients, further enhanced by her certification in menopause care.

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“We don't just treat symptoms – we care for the whole woman, empowering her to take charge of her health at every stage of life."..

Dr. Laurie Birkholz, MD, MSCP

As a respected authority in women's health and certified menopause practitioner, Dr. Birkholz frequently shares her insights through lectures on menopausal medicine, sexual medicine, and cancer survivorship. She speaks to consumers and medical professionals to spread awareness and understanding. Additionally, she serves as the Associate Medical Director for Ms.Medicine, where she contributes to advancing women's health through innovative care delivery models and education.

Before establishing her current practice, Dr. Birkholz held significant roles, including Medical Director of Women's Health at the Aurora Women's Pavilion in West Allis, WI, and Holland Hospital in Holland, MI. Her dedication to women's health, particularly in the field of menopause care, continues to inspire and empower those she serves.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1993 — 1998

MD - Doctor of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin, 1999 — 2003


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11971 James Street, Suite 200
Holland, MI 49424

Hours
Monday - 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday - 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday - 9:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday - 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday - 8:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed

Phone
616-345-5263