Dr. Lauren O'Byrne GopalDO

Internal Medicine

at Spry Personal Primary Care — Cleveland, OH

About

Lauren O'Byrne Gopal, DO, earned her medical degree from Touro University-Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. Before medical school, she trained as an Emergency Medical Technician, an experience that sharpened her instinct for quick, decisive thinking.

Dr. O'Byrne Gopal holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her clinical interests include chronic disease management, nutrition, physical activity, and medication adherence. She treats conditions such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, depression, anxiety, hypothyroidism, anemia, sleep apnea, and obesity. Patients at Spry often call her Lauren, a reflection of the close, trust-based relationships she builds with everyone she sees. She focuses on guiding patients through their full health journey, from first symptoms through specialist coordination and long-term follow-up.

Education & Training

Medical School

Touro University-Nevada

Residency

MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland

Additional Training

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training during college

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Conditions Treated

multiple myeloma
chronic illness
cardiovascular disease
hypertension
depression
anxiety
hypothyroidism
anemia
sleep apnea
obesity
fatigue

Who is Dr. O'Byrne Gopal right for?

Dr. O'Byrne Gopal is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, hypothyroidism, or cardiovascular disease. Patients who want a physician who knows their full story and their family benefit from her relationship-centered approach. She also works well with patients navigating mental health concerns like depression and anxiety alongside physical illness. Anyone seeking a primary care physician who stays engaged from diagnosis through specialist follow-up will find her approach especially compatible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. O'Byrne Gopal treats a wide range of internal medicine conditions. Her practice covers cardiovascular disease, hypertension, depression, anxiety, hypothyroidism, anemia, sleep apnea, obesity, fatigue, and chronic illness. She emphasizes chronic disease management and takes a long-term view of each patient's health.

Yes. Dr. O'Byrne Gopal holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her DO from Touro University-Nevada and completed her residency training at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland.

Dr. O'Byrne Gopal practices personalized primary care focused on the whole patient. She takes time to learn what matters to each patient and their family. She advocates for patients while helping them understand their diagnoses and treatment plans. Her goal is to support patients throughout their entire health journey.

Her key clinical interests include nutrition, physical activity, chronic disease management, and medication adherence. She brings particular attention to conditions that benefit from consistent monitoring and lifestyle support, such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, and hypothyroidism.

Dr. O'Byrne Gopal earned her degree from Touro University-Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. She also trained as an EMT before entering medical school.

Dr. O'Byrne Gopal completed her residency in both internal medicine and pediatrics at MetroHealth Medical Center. Her training included pediatric care, which informs her ability to treat patients across a broad age range.

When a patient needs care beyond what Spry offers, Dr. O'Byrne Gopal personally arranges specialist referrals. She coordinates appointments within the patient's insurance network and follows up after subspecialty visits. Most specialist appointments take place within days of the referral.

Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026