Dr. Laura Richio, M.D., earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts and completed her residency at Brown University in Providence, RI. She holds a BS in Biochemistry from Tufts University. A physician at Essex County OB/GYN for over a decade, she specializes in medical conditions in pregnancy—specifically autoimmune and hypertensive disorders—as well as contraception and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Dr. Laura Richio, M.D., earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts and completed her residency at Brown University in Providence, RI. She holds a BS in Biochemistry from Tufts University. A physician at Essex County OB/GYN for over a decade, she specializes in medical conditions in pregnancy—specifically autoimmune and hypertensive disorders—as well as contraception and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
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Essex County OB/GYN – Beverly 2004
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Essex County OB/GYN – Beverly 3002
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Dr. Laura Richio, M.D., is a dedicated physician at Essex County OB/GYN with over ten years of experience in the practice. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Tufts University in 2001 and her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts in 2006. She completed her specialized residency training at Brown/Women and Infants in Providence, RI, in 2010.
Dr. Richio views her role as a privilege, valuing the deep trust clients place in their providers during intimate and emotionally charged life events. She is committed to following evidence-based practices to ensure high-quality care and appreciates the flexibility of a physician-owned practice to prioritize patient-centered decisions, such as visit length.
Dr. Richio is fluent in Spanish and French, and she also speaks some Italian. She considers her colleagues at Essex County to be like family, noting that the mutual support within the team is essential for navigating the stresses of the OB/GYN field.
Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Richio maintains a very active lifestyle. Her many hobbies include running, biking, cooking, baking, and reading. She also emphasizes the importance of napping for survival in her profession. Her dream travel destination is Japan for downhill skiing, as she hopes to experience "the best snow on the planet."
