About
Dr. Laura Knobel earned her BS in Biology from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, before completing her MD at Boston University School of Medicine. She trained in Family Medicine through the Brown University Program in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and holds board certification in Family Medicine with a South Carolina license.
Dr. Knobel built a distinguished career in organized medicine before moving to Bluffton. She served as President and Chairman of the Board of the Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians and chaired the Commission on Continuing Professional Development at the national level. She spent three years on the American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors and served on the Board of Directors of TransforMed. She has advocated in Washington DC for the Direct Primary Care model and for better patient care broadly. Her prior practices included two, three, and occasionally four generations of the same family. She has opted out of Medicare, giving her greater flexibility to serve her patients fully.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, B.S. Biology
Medical School
Boston University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Brown University Program, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Knobel right for?
Dr. Laura Knobel is a strong fit for patients of any age who want a consistent, relationship-driven family physician. Families benefit from her experience caring for multiple generations under one roof. Adults managing chronic conditions, mental health concerns like depression or anxiety, or patients seeking whole-person primary care will find her approach well-suited to their needs. Patients who have opted out of Medicare or prefer a non-insurance primary care model are a natural fit for her panel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Laura Knobel earned her MD from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency through the Brown University Program in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and a South Carolina medical license.
Yes. Dr. Knobel served as President and Chairman of the Board of the Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians. She also spent three years on the American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors and served on the Board of Directors of TransforMed. She has traveled to Washington DC multiple times to advocate for patients and for the Direct Primary Care model.
Dr. Knobel sees patients from infants to grandparents. In previous practices, she cared for two, three, and occasionally four generations of the same family.
Yes. Members receive a direct after-hours phone number for Dr. Knobel. They also receive direct email access to Dr. Knobel and her staff for general communication.
Dr. Knobel has opted out of Medicare. Members cannot submit claims for her services to Medicare.
Yes. Dr. Knobel offers EXOMIND TMS therapy at the Bluffton practice. The FDA-cleared treatment uses magnetic stimulation to address major depressive disorder, anxiety, brain fog, and emotional dysregulation. Sessions last under 30 minutes with no required downtime.
Dr. Knobel treats depression, anxiety, major depressive disorder, and brain fog, in addition to full-spectrum family medicine. She now offers EXOMIND TMS therapy as a drug-free option for patients dealing with these mental health conditions.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026