About
Dr. Laura DiPaolo brings a rare combination of family medicine depth and fellowship-trained sports medicine expertise to Novara Health. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, where she competed as a Division I gymnast. She then completed her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College, her family medicine residency at Lancaster General Hospital, and a sports medicine fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.
Board certified in Family Medicine, Dr. DiPaolo holds a special focus on musculoskeletal care and women's health. She currently serves as head physician for all athletic teams at Franklin and Marshall College and previously worked with the Philadelphia Phillies and programs at Villanova University. She joined Novara in 2025 and sees patients on Wednesdays and Thursdays. She met her husband in Lancaster, welcomed a daughter in September 2024, and stays active both professionally and personally.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania (competed as Division I gymnast)
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College
Residency
Family Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. DiPaolo right for?
Dr. DiPaolo is an excellent fit for athletes and active adults dealing with musculoskeletal injuries or sports-related concerns. Patients seeking combined family medicine and sports medicine expertise benefit from her fellowship training. Women looking for a primary care physician with a focused interest in women's health will find her approach thorough and attentive. Families with children ages 5 and up also fit well within her practice style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. DiPaolo specializes in family medicine, sports medicine, and musculoskeletal care. She also holds a clinical focus on women's health. Her fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University gives her advanced expertise in treating sports-related injuries and conditions alongside comprehensive primary care.
Yes, Dr. DiPaolo holds board certification in Family Medicine. She completed her residency at Lancaster General Hospital and her sports medicine fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University before joining Novara Health in 2025.
Dr. DiPaolo currently serves as head physician for all athletic teams at Franklin and Marshall College. She previously worked with the Philadelphia Phillies and athletic programs at Villanova University.
Dr. DiPaolo sees patients on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Novara Health's Lancaster, PA office. Members can also reach her through the practice's direct text access to the care team.
Dr. DiPaolo earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, where she competed as a Division I gymnast. She completed her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College, her family medicine residency at Lancaster General Hospital, and her sports medicine fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.
Yes, women's health is one of Dr. DiPaolo's clinical focus areas. She addresses women's health concerns within the context of comprehensive family medicine and preventive care.
Yes, musculoskeletal care is a core part of Dr. DiPaolo's practice. Her sports medicine fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University prepared her to evaluate and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. She also performs minor office procedures, including joint injections.
Yes, Novara Health sees patients from age 5 and up, and Dr. DiPaolo practices full-scope family medicine within that range. She is a strong fit for families looking for one physician to cover multiple generations.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026