Dr. Laura Pennavaria, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Laura Pennavaria, MD, FAAFP is a board‑certified family physician who believes medicine works best when it is rooted in trust, time, and honest relationships. She earned her medical degree from the University of California, San Diego and completed her Family Medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente in Orange County, California. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Pennavaria opened Homestead Family Medicine in 2019 to practice a different kind of care, one built around presence, access, and shared ownership of health. Her approach focuses on preventive and long‑term health through whole‑body, whole‑life care, including nutrition, movement, lifestyle support, and evidence‑informed health‑optimization strategies.
Education
Medical School: UCSD (2001)
Residency: Kaiser Orange County, California
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: American Board of Family Medicine
Designations: FAAFP
Years in Practice: 20+ years
Licensing
Primary License: Oregon (OR) - MD156899
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians - Fellow
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 10/1/2019