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Dr. Karen Lauze, MD

Dr. Karen Lauze, MD

Neurology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Lauze, MD is a neurologist in Portsmouth, NH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lauze has extensive experience in Headache. She graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

330 Borthwick Ave Ste 107 Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 570-3105

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lauze is affiliated with Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Dover, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

Dr. Lauze is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lauze specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Stroke Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lauze's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lauze

3.5

37 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
51%
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4 Star
16%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
32%
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Beth – Jul 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 17, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aj – Mar 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Christina Foss – Feb 29, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sheila Glover – Feb 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
ED Lord in Newington, NH – Feb 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Claire in Portsmouth, NH – Feb 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
NH – Dec 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jennifer in NH – Jul 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sam – Jul 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
D W in Portsmouth – Mar 18, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Melanie in Kittery Point, Me – Aug 12, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Portsmouth NH – Jun 02, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nancy Ripel in East Kingston, NH 03827 – May 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Portsmouth, NH – Mar 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael in Exeter, NH – Mar 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
sarah ash in Strafford, NH – Jan 14, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Lauze enjoys being able to make a difference in a person's life.  Working with her patients to come to a diagnosis and treatment plan that will improve the patient's quality of life is of utmost importance to her.  

biography

Dr. Lauze is a general adult Neurologist with 30 years of experience.  She has provided Neurology services to the Seacoast area for over 18 years and has a special interest in headache and craniofacial pain.  Most importantly, she listens...read more

  • Neurology

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  • Wilford Hall Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985

  • Boston University

    Undergraduate School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Dr. Lauze is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office330 Borthwick Ave Ste 107 Portsmouth, NH 03801
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

      789 Central Ave
      Dover, NH 03820
      Recipient of 9
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

      Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • York Hospital

      15 Hospital Dr
      York, ME 03909
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Huggins Hospital

      240 S Main St
      Wolfeboro, NH 03894

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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