About
Dr. Lori Brown is a board-certified internist and the founder of Simplicity DPC in Bethel Park, PA. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, cum laude, from Allegheny College in 2002, with a minor in Music. She then completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006. Her Internal Medicine residency training took place at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA, where she finished in 2009. The American Board of Internal Medicine board-certified her shortly after.
Dr. Brown spent six years as a hospitalist before moving to outpatient internal medicine in 2015. She is passionate about preventive care, nutrition, and the strength of the doctor-patient relationship. A native of Washington County, PA, she grew up outside of Avella and graduated from Burgettstown High School. She is married to Dr. Matthew Flanagan, a sports medicine physician with AHN, whom she met in medical school. Outside the office, she enjoys cooking, playing piano, and cheering on her two sons at their sporting events.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Allegheny College, B.S. Neuroscience (cum laude, 2002), minor in Music
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, 2006)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA (completed 2009)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Brown right for?
Dr. Brown is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with a single, accessible physician. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease benefit from her preventive focus and extended appointment times. She serves patients of all income levels, with or without insurance. Those who value direct communication and same-day access for acute issues will find her practice model particularly well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Brown treats a broad range of adult health concerns through internal medicine. Her focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness, and annual physical exams. She also coordinates care with specialists when patients need services outside her scope.
Yes. Dr. Brown holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA and earned her DO from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006.
Dr. Brown places preventive care at the center of her practice. She spends 30 to 60 minutes with each patient, which gives her time to review risk factors, discuss nutrition, and build a proactive health plan. She is passionate about helping patients eat better and move more before problems develop.
Dr. Brown gives members direct access via phone, text, and email. She makes herself available evenings and weekends for urgent matters. This level of access is a core part of how she practices medicine at Simplicity DPC.
Yes. Dr. Brown worked as a hospitalist for six years before transitioning to outpatient internal medicine in 2015. That background gives her a broad clinical foundation that she applies to her work in primary care.
Dr. Brown grew up in Washington County, PA and graduated from Burgettstown High School. She earned her undergraduate degree cum laude from Allegheny College and her DO from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in 2009.
Yes. Dr. Brown built Simplicity DPC to serve patients of all income levels, regardless of insurance status. The monthly membership fee covers most primary care services. She also negotiates discounted lab and medication pricing to help keep overall costs low.
Dr. Brown offers annual physicals, sick visits, preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care. Annual physicals run 60 to 90 minutes. Sick visits run approximately 30 minutes. She also offers telemedicine appointments for members who prefer remote access.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026