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2212 Penfield Road, Suite 200
Penfield, NY 14526
About Me
Professional Background
She believes that patients need to be active participants in their health care, and Laura strives to assist and empower patients in navigating our complex healthcare system. She believes i...
She believes that patients need to be active participants in their health care, and Laura strives to assist and empower patients in navigating our complex healthcare system. She believes in the importance of patient centered care, and works closely with the physicians to provide high quality medical care.
Laura enjoys traveling and spending her summer weekends in the Thousand islands.
Certified Specialties
Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Credentials
Education
MS | Rochester Institute of Technology. 2016
BSPAS | Rochester Institute of Technology. Physician Assistant. 2011
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Ratings
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Patient Comments
Laura takes the time to see what's going on & doesn't seem antsy to get to the next appointment.
Feb 19, 2024
Always very through about questions I asked to give good answers to me.
Feb 09, 2024
[...] You are all fantastic!
Jan 31, 2024
Visit was a good experience
Jan 24, 2024
Dr. Converse. She always spends whatever time I need and has given perfect advice.
Jan 22, 2024
My experience has always been excellent.
Jan 22, 2024
Every time I've been there Dr. Converse has made me feel better even if I wasn't.
Jan 22, 2024
Laura is very caring, understanding circumstances, supportive and helpful with suggestions.
Jan 17, 2024
Great follow up 1 week later via MyChart.
Jan 17, 2024
Always the best care and attention
Jan 15, 2024
When writing up the After Visit Summary and Notes, it would be more understandable if the medical jargon were more in layman terms.
Jan 14, 2024
Laura was very thorough, professional and above all "human" in her care and treatment of my condition.
Jan 14, 2024
Laura is wonderful! She wanted me to get an mri. I scheduled myself and couldn't get In for 3 weeks. She looked In my chart and saw that and got my mri the next day!
Dec 22, 2023
The nurses and doctor are wonderful.
Dec 22, 2023
Overall, EVERYONE at this office are very pleasant.
Dec 19, 2023
Very friendly, asked very relevant questions,.
Dec 19, 2023
Laura is always patient & considerate & explains things well.
Dec 18, 2023
I adore Laura. She arrives prepared and is a kind and competent person. I'm so lucky that I was assigned to her after my former PCP left my former practice. I'm thrilled with the folks at Panorama and grateful that they have been able to fit me in for acute care appointments.
Dec 12, 2023
[...]. I am very satisfied with my experience.
Dec 12, 2023
Laura Converse - listens, is knowledgeable, and very personable.She is truly The Best. Also helped with ongoing care of my mother, for which I will be eternally grateful.
Dec 11, 2023
Laura is THE BEST. [...] Laura is still THE BEST.
Dec 11, 2023
Excellent
Dec 08, 2023
Laura is the Best Kindest Provider I have ever had
Dec 08, 2023
Laura Converse, PA and Dr. Brockway are always so attentive to all of my concerns. The nursing staff is always super friendly, I don't like going to the doctor but they make it such a great experience every time I've been there.
Dec 07, 2023
We are very happy with this doctor's office. Please keep up the great care!
Dec 07, 2023
All good-she really listened.
Dec 07, 2023
Always have a good experience at these offices
Dec 07, 2023
Laura Converse is awesome and I am lucky to have her taking care of me. She has done an excellent job with all my questions and concerns. Moving forward, it gives me great comfort to know if something comes up, I'll be in great hands with Laura Converse. That's it!!
Oct 17, 2023
It's always a positive experience when I have a doctor's appointment with Laura Converse because I know when I leave there's a plan to get me better. It gives me comfort to know she's my doctor. [...]
Oct 17, 2023
All was Great
Sep 29, 2023
I wish I was able to select Laura Converse as my primary carer [...]
Sep 19, 2023
Laura Converse is amazing and I trust her w/my health care completely.
Sep 19, 2023
Laura Converse I rate as excellent.
Sep 17, 2023
Dr. Davis and PA Converse are both efficient and caring
Sep 15, 2023
I had a painful new medical condition. I was treated immediately and kept informed every step of the way
Sep 15, 2023
I had a new medical problem. PA Converse ordered immediate test for me and followed up as soon as results were in. I did not have to call the office because I was called by someone several times. I have an appointment with Dr Davis in a few days to continue my current health issue
Sep 15, 2023
Ms. Laura, PA From Dr. Vaules offfice Ms. Laura is very thorough and always makes sure if I have any questions. During theAppointment. Ms Laura always listens and always orders any additional tests that she feels will help me.
Sep 09, 2023
I have been with this practice for a very long time and love it here.
Sep 08, 2023
Laura is an excellent provider. Very personable and professional. She makes you feel comfortable and heard. She explains things very well and is open to questions.
Sep 08, 2023
All of them are excellent
Sep 08, 2023
Laura is EXCELLENT!
Aug 24, 2023
Laura Converse, PA Laura not only hears what you have to say she actually LISTENS to what you say, a quality not many people show today. I've been blessed to have her as my caregiver.
Aug 23, 2023
Always excellent!
Aug 23, 2023
Laura Converse's quality of care is excellent. She is knowledgeable, thorough, personable, caring and a credit to her profession.
Aug 10, 2023
Laura (PA) was very attentive to my description of what was going on and laid out next steps. I did not have to be physically seen for this and very much appreciated the convenience of telehealth.
Aug 09, 2023
[...] love Laura Converse
Jul 29, 2023
Dr Converse was wonderful. This was my first time with her as my new primary physician, and she went above and beyond to get to know me and address all of my concerns. The nurse and office staff were very friendly.
Jul 28, 2023
[...] my first visit was better than I expected.
Jul 28, 2023
Laura is very good. Listens and talks over everything with me. This visit I had shingles. She was caring and very helpful explaining my healing process. I feel she is an excellent health provider. She always gets right back to me when I send In a question or has one of her staff get back to me as soon as possible. Laura Is wonderful!
Jul 25, 2023
She's smart and articulate.
Jul 18, 2023
Very happy
Jul 16, 2023
Friendly.
Jul 13, 2023
She listened to all my needs and asked if I had any other concerns
Jul 05, 2023
Laura she is the Best provider I have ever had. Polite Kind
Jul 01, 2023
I feel Iam getting the Best Care Possible
Jul 01, 2023
Excellent visit
Jul 01, 2023
Laura does an excellent and thorough check up on my health concerns and provides great information on my care
Jun 29, 2023
Laura always explains everything and takes her time.
Jun 29, 2023
Laura is a wonderful PA and has helped me through all of my medical issues. I can openly talk to her about any and ALL concerns without ever feeling rushed (or judged!)
Jun 29, 2023
Great office and team
Jun 28, 2023
Excellent provider
Jun 28, 2023
Luckily, I don't have to visit this office often. But when I visited this time for a wound on my leg, Laura was available and very helpful. She knew just what to put on it and what to prescribe for when I got home. This advice worked and my leg is healing properly now.
Jun 21, 2023
I am very happy with Laura and her team.
Jun 14, 2023
I feel that Laura is always accessible, listens to me and gives good recommendations about my health and care.
Jun 14, 2023
Laura Converse has been amazing. She has helped me navigate a recent diagnosis with care and compassion.
Jun 01, 2023
I was provided with excellent care. Thank you
May 26, 2023
Thank you
May 26, 2023
Laura Converse is fantastic. She answers every question I have thoroughly and in a way that's easy to understand. She is extremely professional and knowledgeable and consistently offers up suggested courses of action for me to consider. I appreciate her so much!
May 22, 2023
Laura provided much care and really tried to remove foreign object.
May 17, 2023
Laura always listens, takes adequate time with me, and provides alternatives for care, without being pushy.
May 15, 2023
She spent a good amount of time with me. She listened and provided good information. She wasn't rushing me through
May 12, 2023
This was a new patient visit and I was very happy! Laura was attentive and knowledgeable.
May 10, 2023
Halina was amazing, Rebecca the nurse was also great. Laura is attentive and caring.
May 04, 2023
This was a great experience, appreciate the competence and friendliness of everyone in the office.
May 04, 2023
[...] everyone was more than gracious in accommodating me and the other patients diverted to them. This means a lot.
May 04, 2023
Both Laura and her nurse are excellent!
May 04, 2023
Nurse Linda was very friendly and made the beginning of my visit pleasant. Laura Converse took her time during my physical visit, listened to my concerns and made me feel confident that she is looking beyond the blood work in a routine physical.
May 01, 2023
Laura Converse is always accessible and easy to talk with.
May 01, 2023
Laura Converse -- she was GREAT! Pleasent, gentle, listened well but knew her stuff.
Apr 29, 2023
Excellent Service Laura is the Best Provider I have had
Apr 27, 2023
This was a new patient visit and Laura was very thorough and pleasant.
Apr 24, 2023
Since Dr. Susan Wegman's retirement at the beginning of COVID I have seen Laura Converse, PA exclusively. I am very satisfied with Ms. Converse and trust her judgment regarding my health care.
Apr 23, 2023
Experience was great. PA was very professional & knowledgeable.
Apr 05, 2023
I always find Laura very thorough. I think she is an excellent provider.
Mar 29, 2023
The doctor I saw was very professional and courteous. She asked enough questions and seemed genuinely concerned about my issue. I really like her, she even followed up with after hour emails with other questions I had after I got home. I'm quite pleased with her. My regular Dr is Charles Wadsworth, and she was his stand in. Overall I feel I was listened to.
Mar 24, 2023
Laura Converse PA took a photo of my skin problem and sent it to the dermatologist & it was diagnosed. Smart!
Mar 23, 2023
Glad they are there for me.
Mar 23, 2023
Talked to me about several other problems I was having and even checked my ears and then removed the wax build up which was very helpful. Never had a PA do that. Very pleased.
Mar 19, 2023
I really like Laura she is very professional, knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
Mar 19, 2023
Laura definitely pays attention, responds quickly to MyChart & very knowledgeable. Very similar to Susan Wegman!
Feb 27, 2023
[...] Laura & nurses are great!
Feb 27, 2023
My provider is excellent and truly caring.. She answers my messages quickly and is there for me.
Feb 22, 2023
N P Laura is an Excellent care provider Always High / Pleasent Energy. Very Kind & Caring Best Provider I have ever had.
Feb 19, 2023
Laura was very familiar with my history and recent tests that I have received. She was easy to talk to and knowledgeable about me.
Feb 11, 2023
Laura was very attentive to the questions I asked
Feb 05, 2023
All is fine for me.
Feb 05, 2023
[...] Laura Converse who has such a professional and kind demeanor, and has amazing insight into my health complaints.
Jan 25, 2023
Ms. Laura Converse answered my questions and she was very understanding with any concerns that I might have had.
Jan 22, 2023
I have seen Laura Converse, requested her, for my last few visits. She Is excellent In all aspects.
Jan 14, 2023
Laura was very complete with her examination presenting prior test revelations which were pertinent to my present situation which were not discussed earlier. I expect this information will assist in improving my health.
Jan 12, 2023
Laura is excellent - very professional; personable; well spoken.
Dec 30, 2022
Excellent visit
Dec 23, 2022
Laura is awesome. Always happy to see her
Dec 18, 2022
Laura converse PA was very kind and knowledgeable I would have NO problem seeing her again.
Nov 28, 2022
[...]. Laura is great to work with!
Nov 24, 2022
Continue the courteous, competent interaction with patients. I had a recent medical situation which was quite serious (to me) and the receptionist scheduled an appointment quickly which lessened my concern. Laura efficiently addressed the medical issue and was very helpful not only with the medical situation but also with explaining related cares of my concerns.
Nov 22, 2022
Laura Converse, she is just great, always responds in a timely manner and addresses my concerns, shows a great care of patients.
Nov 17, 2022
Laura Converse never leaves me hanging. She always listens and takes care of anything I discuss with her. She has a positive and caring attitude.
Nov 17, 2022
Laura Converse was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and caring. I'd definitely return to see her again.
Nov 14, 2022
[...]. Laura was really nice and cared about me and my needs.
Nov 11, 2022
Laura Converse and Dr. Vaules are the best care givers our family could have!
Nov 03, 2022
[...] - great job!
Nov 01, 2022
I'd give her. 12 out of 10
Oct 23, 2022
Laura Converse provides exemplary care, at every visit.
Oct 13, 2022
Laura Converse is absolutely amazing.
Oct 05, 2022
PA Converse was very attentive and made me feel she would get to the bottom of my problem.
Oct 01, 2022
It's great already!
Sep 21, 2022
Charles Wadsworth and Laura Converse have always been excellent, listening carefully and asking questions about my description of a problem, and providing very clear descriptions of probable causes, other symptoms and treatment.
Sep 16, 2022
Exceptional level of care, as always, from PA Laura Converse.
Sep 02, 2022
Laura Converse is an excellent PA - I am as confident in her as I am in the doctor.
Aug 31, 2022
[...]. Visit was Excellent
Aug 25, 2022
Laura Converse is very professional and thorough. She listens and doesn't make you feel rushed.
Jul 21, 2022
Laura Converse was so patient and thoughtful in her recommendations as to proceed. Very thorough.
Jun 23, 2022
[...] The interaction with everyone was excellent.
Jun 23, 2022
The staff at reception is always friendly, PA Laura Converse is very knowledgeable, professional and thorough.
Jun 22, 2022
Dr. Laura Converse listened to my concern about blood pressure being low and recommended cutting down one medication to 1/2 so I am trying to see if this improves my energy level
Jun 16, 2022
[...] everything went well.
Jun 14, 2022
Laura was wonderful..she is kind and knowledgeable and made me feel at ease.
Jun 12, 2022
Laura was very empathetic and tuned into my situation. And while I know I am one of many patients, she did seem to care about me
Jun 09, 2022
Laura is amazing. I feel so comfortable with her. My insurance recently changed and the copay to continue with this office is very high, but I continue to come because I love the team.
Jun 05, 2022
Dr Laura Converse, for her thorough records health history checking, always comparing previous results with current ones, for listening very carefully and taking great notes, for being considerate and following up as well as completing the my chart notes in a very professional and understandable language. I will also give a shout out to Halina, who makes the checking in and out process short and sweet with her smile. Love Halloween spirit of this office, too, :)
May 23, 2022
Keep up the great work and Thank you!
May 23, 2022
Everything went very well!
May 20, 2022
Laura Converse PA and her secretary Suzette were very attentive and helpful!
May 20, 2022
Exceptional provider in an outstanding practice!
May 15, 2022
The PA that treated me was wonderful
Apr 20, 2022
Dr. Converse was excellent as was the nurse who took my blood pressure and gave me an EKG
Apr 19, 2022
[...] - Experience was 100%.
Apr 14, 2022
Laura has a lot of knowledge and Is very thorough .
Apr 13, 2022
Everything was fine [...].
Mar 31, 2022
Laura Converse is an excellent provider - attentive to details & listens/communicates about my needs.
Mar 24, 2022
Laura Converse is Great and I always feel she has my best interest at heart!
Mar 22, 2022
Laura was attentive and effective. Much appreciated. Visiting student, with permission, was pleasant and respectful.
Mar 20, 2022
I'm very satisfied.
Mar 17, 2022
Laura Converse,PA was extremely professional in reaching a diagnosis of the problem.
Mar 16, 2022
I am thrilled to have Laura Converse as my health care provider!
Mar 10, 2022
I am very impressed with Laura Converse and am pleased to have her as Dr. Wegman's replacement as my primary care provider. She is very knowledgeable, very thorough, easy to talk with, and a good listener. She also seems to have a very solid understanding of both my past and present medical concerns. Very glad to be in her care.
Mar 04, 2022
Laura is amazing
Feb 23, 2022
Laura Converse. Outstanding care.
Feb 23, 2022
The drs Are always accomodations to my needs.Very friendly staff. That's why I have stayed with them so long
Feb 20, 2022
Laura Converse PA always explains everything and answers all my questions.
Feb 20, 2022
Laura is wonderful. I am very happy with her knowledge and the way she shows me she cares and understands my health issues. I would recommend her to everyone.
Feb 16, 2022
My experience was great! I ussually try to book my physicals w/ Laura. She is very thorough & kind. Dr Wadsworth is also but I really prefer female provider for physicals. I'm thankful for Laura & these options.
Feb 16, 2022