Dr. Laura Purdy

A board-certified physician and U.S. Army veteran. My belief is simple: Healthcare should move at the speed of life, delivering care that understands what you need and when you need it.

Dr. Laura Purdy

Military physician.
Telehealth pioneer.
CEO of EXILARA

Hi, I'm Laura!

I've treated patients in the military, the hospital, and online all across the country. I've led care teams, advised startups, and spent years figuring out how to make care feel more connected, no matter where it's given.

I'm a wife, mom, a musician, a raver, and the kind of person who will start a conversation with just about anyone. But I especially love connecting with people who are curious, mission-driven, and willing to question the way things have always been done. Sound like you?

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A Track Record of Bold,
Impactful Leadership

Dr. Laura in Military Uniform

Served as a U.S. Army
Medical Corps Officer

Earned her MD at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, served as Battalion Surgeon for 91st Civil Affairs, Chief of Inpatient Services at Blanchfield Army Hospital and Medical Director for the Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Campbell

Dr. Laura Digital Care

Pushed boundaries in
digital care and telehealth

First full-time physician at MDLIVE, Regional Medical Director at hims & hers, Chief Medical Officer at wisp and OpenLoop

Dr. Laura Model

Started designing a
new model of care.

Began my own private virtual clinic to increase access to care during COVID, which evolved into AFD Health, SWELL Medical, and now Exilara.

Dr. Laura CEO Exilara

CEO of EXILARA —
and still building.

MORE ABOUT MY JOURNEY

Exilara is the care system
I've always wanted my patients
and partners to have.

Too many patients get stuck in a loop of long waits, rushed visits, and confusing next steps. I’ve seen it as a physician and with partners trying to build something better.

Exilara is my vision for a more intuitive system to solve this. Each brand inside the Exilara constellation of care is designed to fill a gap I couldn’t ignore. Together, these brands foster health solutions that are connected, supportive, and accessible.

EXPERIENCE EXILARA CARE
Exilara Team

From patients, peers, and partners

I’ve managed to get my A1C under control and manage by blood sugar in the best possible way. Gone are the days up the sharp spikes and crashes. My overall heath has improved and I can focus more of fitness and managing my life without having to worry about meals and what they’ll do to my sugars and or body.

James, M.

Patients

It’s helped improve my self esteem and body confidence. It has made me more energetic and less defeated in my weight loss journey.

C.L.

Patients

I am moving a little better without breathing so heavy.

Anonymous

Patients

Starting GLP-1 therapy is the best decision I have made in a long time. I was not happy about my body and felt uncomfortable and self-conscious. Very few things in my wardrobe made me feel good about myself. Swell Medical has been my partner and I am thankful for the caring professionals who make it possible.

Anonymous

Partners

Thank you! This medication has really changed my life!

Anonymous

Patients

Thank you. Your attention to patients is beyond anything I have ever experienced.

Anonymous

Peers