About
Dr. Lawrence Buckland has practiced family medicine in Paoli, Pennsylvania for more than 25 years. He earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Medical School in Philadelphia in 1995. He completed an internship and a family medicine residency at Bryn Mawr Hospital, finishing in 2000. He also trained in pathology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and maintains a hospital affiliation with Paoli Hospital.
" to anchor every clinical decision in empathy. He treats shared decision-making and patient education as non-negotiable parts of every visit. He shares his personal cell phone number with all patients so they can reach him directly by call or text. Philadelphia magazine has recognized him as a Top Doc for many years. Outside the office, he enjoys sailing, cooking, and traveling.
Who is Dr. Buckland right for?
Dr. Buckland is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term, prevention-focused relationship with a primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes benefit from his thorough diagnostic approach. He works well with people who want direct, unhurried communication and a physician who actively advocates on their behalf. Anyone who values collaborative decision-making and transparency in their care will feel at home in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Buckland focuses on family medicine with an emphasis on prevention and chronic disease management. He treats conditions including hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. He also conducts comprehensive health screenings to identify risk markers before problems develop.
" He uses this empathetic framework especially when no clear-cut answer exists or when multiple approaches each carry their own considerations. He often poses this question aloud with patients to guide collaborative discussion.
Dr. Buckland gives every patient his personal cell phone number. Patients can text or call him directly when a concern arises, including for more urgent issues. His goal is to eliminate barriers between patients and timely care.
Yes. Dr. Buckland holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also maintains membership in the American Medical Association and holds his medical license in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Buckland earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Medical School in Philadelphia in 1995. He trained in pathology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles before completing his internship and family medicine residency at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Buckland has practiced family medicine for more than 25 years, all at Paoli Family Medicine in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia magazine has recognized him as a Top Doc for many years across that career.
Yes. Dr. Buckland personally advocates for patients when communicating with specialists or insurance companies. He views this as a core part of his role, and his smaller panel gives him the time to follow through on each patient's behalf.
Dr. Buckland holds an affiliation with Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Pennsylvania.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026