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Laura E. Hill-Sakurai, MD

Family Medicine
Family Medicine Lakeshore
415-353-9339
Portrait of Laura E. Hill-Sakurai
Portrait of Laura E. Hill-Sakurai
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Laura E. Hill-Sakurai, MD

Family Medicine
Family Medicine Lakeshore
415-353-9339

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About me

Dr. Laura Hill-Sakurai is a family physician who has special interests in doctor-patient communication and menopause.

Hill-Sakurai's research focuses on menopause. In particular, she studies the varied understandings of menopause based on women's experiences, as well as patients' decisions about hormone replacement therapy, and complementary and alternative medical therapies during menopause.

As an educator in family and community medicine at UCSF, Hill-Sakurai focuses on culture in medicine, human sexuality and LGBTQI issues, and professionalism in the predoctoral curriculum.

After graduating from Carleton College, Hill-Sakurai earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa. She completed the Ramsey Family and Community Medicine residency.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Family Practice, American Board of Family Medicine

Residency

  • Family Medicine, Regions Hospital - Ramsey County

Internship

  • Family Medicine, Regions Hospital / St Paul Ramsey

Degree

  • MD, University of Iowa

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

My expertise

  • Specialties
    • Family Medicine

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    277 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 8, 2026

      She made sure by asking me if there were any other concerns that we could address at this appointment. I appreciated that very much.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 8, 2026

      Dr. Hill-Sakurai had been my doctor for many years now and knows me well.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 5, 2026

      Dr. Hill-Sakurai is fabulous!! Best primary I have ever had. Kind, understanding, willing to provide recommendations. I always leave feeling so positive and empowered.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 15, 2026

      Dr. Hill-Sakurai is very simply the best!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 8, 2026

      This was my PCP and she reached out to provide me with an earlier appointment. I can't say enough about how much I value her care

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 20, 2026

      Dr. Hill is outstanding

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