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Lauren Hedde DO
(accepting new patients)
Board Certified in Family Medicine​
Dr. Lauren Hedde of Direct Doctors in North Kingstown, RI
Growing up in Medway, MA, Lauren was happy to have returned closer to home for residency at Brown.  She went to Wellesley College for undergrad & UMass for an MS in Biology. Lauren completed her medical school in ME and her training at Brown, working mostly at Memorial in Pawtucket, RI. Lauren and her husband, Jim, have traveled near and far - hiking parts of the Appalachian Trail, Glacier in Montana, Tetons in Wyoming, Patagonia in Argentina & Chile, studying Spanish & volunteering at Hospitalito Atitlan in Guatemala.  They've been more than happy to settle down in RI where they've made their permanent home.  Lauren spends her free time with their three kids and puggle as well as family in RI, MA, and CT.  
Mark Turshen MD

​Board Certified in Family Medicine
Dr. Mark Turshen of Direct Doctors in North Kingstown, RI
Mark spent the majority of his life in New England, growing up in Stamford, CT, before spending four years at Gettysburg College and then returning for a decade stop in Boston. There, he worked in health care consulting for 5 years. Eventually, he realized that he wanted more one-on-one interaction and ability to make a difference on a smaller scale. He found his way to Tufts University School of Medicine where he quickly realized his passion for Family Medicine.  When he's not working hard, he's usually with his wife, three kids and rescue dog, trying different restaurants or enjoying various sporting activities in RI.  Mark & his wife Sarah have made RI their home. He has specific interests within Family Medicine including Sports Medicine and Pediatrics.
"This was my first visit. I did not have to wait at all! I felt very comfortable and at ease with Dr. Hedde. She was very knowledgable, and most important I did not feel rushed! I would highly recommend her!" Current Patient, 1/7/14


"The call back and addressing the issue I was concerned with - is why I am very happy I chose to be a part of this practice! Thank you for unequaled accessibility and promptness!" Current Patient, 11/11/15