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Laura E. Donovan Emory Faculty
Laura E. Donovan Emory Faculty

Laura E. Donovan, MD

Neuro-oncology, Neurology, Neuro-Oncology

4.8 - 120 Ratings

Emory Winship Cancer Institute

1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg C, Pl, Atlanta, GA 30322 +1 More Locations

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(404) 778-1900
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About

Laura Donovan, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and neuro-oncologist who specializes in treating brain and spinal tumors.

Dr. Donovan is an associate professor in the Department of Neurology with a joint appointment in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Donovan serves as co-director of the Neuro-Oncology Program and medical director of the Brain Tumor Center at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

Before joining Emory, she served as a neuro-oncologist and assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She was also previously an attending physician at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, New York.

Dr. Donovan earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. She completed her internal medicine residency at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, followed by a neurology residency at Columbia University and a neuro-oncology fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell in New York.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Physician Group Practice
  • Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Academic Title

  • Associate Professor

Academic Profile

Year Started Practicing

  • 2019

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Locations

Emory Winship Cancer Institute

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg C, Pl
Atlanta, GA 30322

404-778-1900 Get Directions
Emory Winship Cancer Institute location map

Emory Winship Cancer Institute

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg C, Fl 2
Atlanta, GA 30322

404-778-1900 Get Directions
Emory Winship Cancer Institute location map

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 overall rating 120 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.8 Provider explained things clearly
4.8 Provider discussed treatment options
4.8 Provider included you in decisions
4.8 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-09-01

Dr. Donovan is the best Doctor I've ever had. She listens, remembers important things, talks to me like a human and always explores options for moving forward. I could go on and on. She is the absolute best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-08-19

Dr. Donovan is wonderful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-07-24

Dr. Donovan is great. It was so nice to meet her. She thoroughly explained my imaging to me and was encouraging about my progress. Really warm and helpful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-07-09

Never felt rushed

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-07-01

Very pleased

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-06-12

Very great. Very knowledgeable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-05-28

Dr. Donovan is an excellent physician and cares about her patients. So thankful for her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-05-16

We were provided with a complete assessment of our current status

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-05-12

Excelente Care received from my health provider. She listens and acknowledges my thoughts, delivering her feedback with professionalism and much empathy. I felt reassured and encouraged. Dr Donovan is a wonderful Doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-05-05

First time meeting Dr Donovan. The best explanation of my tumor in 5 years.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-30

Dr Donovan is amazing

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-23

Dr.was great!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-03

Dr.. Donovan, is so knowledgeable, empathetic and listens to the patients needs. She is an outstanding doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-27

Very good experience, complicated case, good explanation provided with next steps clearly identified. Kind and caring provider.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-11

Next to the best in9 years

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-07

Dr. Donovan deep expertise , empathy, responsiveness to my and my family concerns was outstanding. She has built a level of trust with us that gives us complete confidence Emory winship under Dr Donovan is here we need to be for the remainder of my journey

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-18

Kind, professional and friendly

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-10

Holy cow was she great and very prepared

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-29

Dr. Donovan was so easy to talk to. She stayed in the room longer than usual. Fully explained everything. She was very attentive to everything I had to say.

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center, Neuro-Oncology, 2019
  • Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center, Neurology, 2016
  • Internship: Brown University / Rhode Island Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2013
  • Medical Education: Emory University School of Medicine, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2016

Professional Memberships

  • American Society for Clinical Oncology
  • Society for Neuro-Oncology
  • American Academy of Neurology