Ruth Laughon, DMSc, MHS, PA-C

Ruth Laughon, DMSc, MHS, PA-C

Primary Care , Urgent Care

**WakeMed MyCare 365 offers a unique care team model. As a result, appointments will be with one or more team members and not a specific provider.

**WakeMed MyCare 365 offers a unique care team model. As a result, appointments will be with one or more team members and not a specific provider.

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MyCare365

Locations

MyCare 365 Primary & Urgent Care - Lowes Grove

2216 NC-54
Durham , NC 27713

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 4:00pm
MyCare 365 Primary & Urgent Care - Lowes Grove

About Me

Ruth Laughon is a board-certified physician assistant who is passionate about providing preventative, patient-centered, individualized care to all. She has clinical interest in LGBTQ+ medicine, in-office procedures and reproductive health.

Laughon’s approach to care is one of patient and provider collaboration, with the goal of fostering a relationship founded in open and honest communication to encourage trust and connection. She partners with her patients to help accomplish their health goals, meeting patients where they are along their journey to health. Education is paramount to this process and involves providing evidence-based information about diagnoses and treatment options. Additionally, she cares for patients the same way she would care for a family member, a close friend or herself.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, bird watching, gardening, reading, crafting and spending time with her partner and dog. She is always looking forward to her next travel adventure and trying a new restaurant!

Education

Doctorate:
Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR

Masters:
Duke University, Durham, NC

Undergraduate:
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

Provider Ratings

4.88 out of 5

(184 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

33 Reviews

04/21/2026

Ruth was attentive, thorough, and professional.

04/16/2026

Ruth explained my probe to me in an easy to understand way and provided me with answers as well as treatment,

04/09/2026

Great listener, and accurate diagnosis and treatment

04/09/2026

Ruth is wonderful very easy to talk to

04/07/2026

She was knowledgeable and too the point. She explained everything and helped my child

04/07/2026

The doctor was thorough

04/02/2026

Ruth delivers comprehensive compassionate care every single time.

03/25/2026

She is great! Happy to finally have primary care i am comfortable with

03/10/2026

She was informative and didn’t rush me. She also gave me excellent advice.

02/16/2026

Ruth was great! Explained everything very well, answered all my questions and was very kind to me.

02/04/2026

This was one of the best experiences for urgent care I've had

01/14/2026

Very helpful staff and good service

10/29/2025

Ruth was very understanding of my symptoms and explained her plan of care in detail.

10/10/2025

The entire visit was positive and a 10!

10/02/2025

Provider was knowledgeable, kind, and very helpful.

09/30/2025

Muy buena atención

09/30/2025

I fully recommend Ruth Laughon for patients.

09/22/2025

Great care and service

09/19/2025

She was clear in explaining what was going on and friendly and offered clear advice

08/30/2025

She is obviously very competent and has excellent temperament and communication skills.

08/16/2025

Dr Ruth is very Hands-On explain things to where you know what's going on strategize this with you for solution instead of just throwing out a solution she really makes you feel like you're a part of your medical care and you understand what's going on very well very patient very kind very knowledgeable

08/14/2025

Doctor Ruth Laughon was great at work!

08/13/2025

Very friendly and professional

08/05/2025

Very attentive and engaging with my 13 year old, who is very shy but felt comfortable speaking with the provider.

08/05/2025

She walked me through every step.

08/03/2025

Works with you to get the care you need without being pushy.

07/29/2025

I have already recommended her far and wide! Per my previous comments, Ruth is formidable. Her knowledge and expertise and the best I have come across for a PCP, but her kindness and personality makes her someone you can trust

06/20/2025

She listened to me and discussed the alternatives for my treatment

06/12/2025

Ruth listened to me and made sure that I was as comfortable as possible. She remembered everything I told her on the last visit and truly cared.

06/02/2025

She listened to what was bothering me and asked questions to get a better understanding.

05/26/2025

Friendly, introduced herself, responded well to my needs (she spoke up knowing my ears were clogged), asked good questions and allowed me to ask questions.

05/18/2025

Ruth is an excellent provider and always so helpful and personable

05/15/2025

Ruth has a personable, intelligent, great listener and asks for questions
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