About
Dr. Laurie D. Senol is a board-certified internist with more than 23 years of clinical experience in Saint Louis, Missouri. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Computer Science, and English from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She then completed a Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Medical Informatics at Washington University in St. Louis. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Her residency and internship in Internal Medicine both took place at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur.
Dr. Senol holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and a health coaching credential from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She served as a physician at Mercy Clinic from 1997 to 2020, including membership on the Quality Service Value Committee and the Sub-Committee on Pain Management. She is passionate about the mind-body connection and brings a wholistic perspective to every patient relationship. Castle Connolly and St. Louis Magazine both recognized her as a Top Doctor in 2024. The NCQA recognized her for quality diabetes care from 2012 to 2015. Outside of medicine, she co-leads the Saint Louis Association of Gifted Education and previously served as a Ruling Elder at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.A. Biology, Computer Science, English (1984)
Medical School
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO - Doctorate of Medicine (1994)
Residency
Internal Medicine, St. John's Mercy Hospital, Creve Coeur, MO (1995-1997)
Additional Training
Washington University in St. Louis, Master of Science, Computer Science with concentration in Medical Informatics (1989)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Senol right for?
Dr. Senol is a strong fit for adults who want a physician who considers their whole person, not just their symptoms. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes benefit from her preventive focus and her NCQA-recognized diabetes care expertise. She works well with patients who value a long-term doctor-patient relationship built on personal familiarity. Adults seeking thorough annual wellness planning and same-day access to their physician will find her approach well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Senol specializes in internal medicine with a particular focus on preventive care and chronic disease management. She has deep expertise in diabetes care, earning NCQA recognition for quality diabetes care from 2012 to 2015. Her wholistic approach means she evaluates each patient's physical health in the context of their full personal history and lifestyle.
Dr. Senol builds her practice around the mind-body connection. She believes mental and physical health are closely linked and that addressing both is essential to overall wellness. She takes a wholistic approach, getting to know patients personally and establishing life context before making clinical recommendations.
Dr. Senol earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 1994. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, Missouri. She also holds a Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Medical Informatics from Washington University in St. Louis.
Yes. Dr. Senol holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is also a Certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, which supports her integrative and preventive approach to patient care.
Yes. St. Louis Magazine named her a Top Doctor in 2024. Castle Connolly named her a Top Doctor for 2023 and 2024. The NCQA recognized her for quality diabetes care from 2012 to 2015. The International Association of Internists named her Leading Physician of the World and Top Internal Medicine Specialist in St. Louis in 2012.
Dr. Senol has practiced medicine for more than 23 years. She spent the majority of that time as a physician at Mercy Clinic from 1997 to 2020 before joining MDVIP as an affiliated physician in Saint Louis.
Dr. Senol maintains affiliations with Mercy Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, and Missouri Baptist Hospital. These affiliations allow her to coordinate and support her patients' care when hospital-level services are needed.
Yes. Dr. Senol holds a Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Medical Informatics from Washington University in St. Louis. She also served as a guest lecturer on the future of nurse practitioner roles at the University of Missouri St. Louis and Maryville University. Her health coaching certification further reflects her integrative approach to wellness.
Doctor profile last updated April 9, 2026