Medical Expertise of Dr. Laura Fay, MD
Laura Fay, MD is a board-certified internist providing adult medical care to patients in the Southwest Georgia area at Albany Internal Medicne. Board-certified in internal medicine, Dr. Laura Fay is skilled at diagnosing and treating a variety of medical conditions, including heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, and thyroid conditions.
About Dr. Laura Fay, MD
In her practice, Dr. Fay is passionate about preventive care for adults, helping patients feel their best, and health issues unique to women.
Dr. Fay appreciates Albany Internal Medicine’s reputation as one of the area’s premier providers of high quality, comprehensive medical care, as demonstrated by its prestigious recognition as a Patient Centered Medical Home from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Tips & Wisdom
Every day, more than 2,600 people die from cardiovascular disease. In fact, cardiovascular disease – principally heart disease and stroke – is the leading cause of death in the United States for men and women in all racial and ethnic groups. Cardiovascular disease has no respect for age, either. It’s the leading cause of death for all Americans age 35 and older. Yet the staggering cardiovascular death rate is only part of the toll this disease takes. Heart disease and stroke...
Patient Education Resources
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
There are several new ways to monitor glucose levels for people with diabetes, including:Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) - These devices measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid (the fluid b...
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). In adults, the risks associated wi...
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...
Education & Training
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Georgia, Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Medical Degree: Medical College of Georgia – Augusta University
- Medical Internship and Residency: Oklahoma University Health Science Center
Albany Internal Medicine
Over the years, Albany Internal Medicine has become known as one of the area’s premier providers of high-quality medical care as demonstrated by its prestigious recognition as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
We are located in northwest Albany, making our practice closer and more convenient to our patient base. It’s why our staff expands its knowledge through continuing education courses, seminars, and workshops. Our commitment to improvement is behind our drive to secure the latest technology and to keep up with healthcare trends.
In fact, we have implemented an office-wide electronic medical records system (paperless) to better care for our patients. Our new “patient portal” allows our patients to link to us via the world wide web to request an appointment, ask a nurse a question, receive secure email test results, or pay their bills. Being accessible to our patients is one of our main objectives. When our office is closed, the physician on call can be reached by phoning our main office number.
AIM’s doctors rotate the responsibility of being on-call for after-hour emergencies. When one of our patients has an emergency and our office is closed, the doctor on call will make sure the patient is taken care of.
The old-fashioned bond of respect and trust between physician and patient remains alive and well at AIM.