Paladin Family Practice

08/30/2025

Your health should not wait for a phone tree.

Direct Primary Care gives you fast access, clear pricing, and a doctor who knows you. Secure messaging. No surprise bills.

If you are a commuter or a parent with a packed calendar, this model was built for you.

Start here: https://paladinfamilypractice.com/contact/

08/27/2025

I’m excited to announce our Shenandoah University Student Plan.

$75 per month or $300 per semester. For full time SU students age 18 to 26 with a su.edu email or student ID.

Same day or next day care. Unlimited visits. Direct access to your doctor. No enrollment fee.

Find us at 158 Front Royal Pike, Suite 108, Wi******er. Near Costco.

Start here: https://paladinfamilypractice.com/contact/

Independent practice, not affiliated with Shenandoah University.

08/26/2025

Getting ready for you

The new exam table is here and we’re putting the finishing touches on the space. Every detail is coming together.

This isn’t just another clinic. It’s care built around time, trust, and you.

📍 158 Front Royal Pike, Suite 108, Wi******er
🌐 www.PaladinFamilyPractice.com

08/25/2025

New Research on Acetaminophen and Pregnancy

A new review looked at dozens of studies on acetaminophen use in pregnancy and children’s health. The researchers found that using acetaminophen during pregnancy was linked with higher rates of autism and ADHD in kids. This kind of research shows an association but cannot prove that acetaminophen directly causes these conditions.

When I read new studies, I ask three things: What did they study, how strong is the evidence, and what does it mean for everyday life? In this case, the studies suggest a possible risk, though other factors could also explain the findings.

Mount Sinai, one of the groups behind the research, says acetaminophen can still be used during pregnancy if needed, but only for short periods of time and with guidance from a doctor. They also said guidelines for use may need updating.

Here’s the article if you’d like to read more:

Shared for educational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical advice.

Background Acetaminophen is the most commonly used over-the-counter pain and fever medication taken during pregnancy, with > 50% of pregnant women using acetaminophen worldwide. Numerous well-designed studies have indicated that pregnant mothers exposed to acetaminophen have children diagnosed w...

08/14/2025

The new space is coming together! I’m grateful for my patients’ patience as I put the finishing touches on the office. A new exam table arrives next week, and lab supplies are on the way to prepare for the fall season. Your comfort matters here, so if there’s something you’d like to see in the office, let me know in the comments.

07/29/2025

Exciting update from Paladin Family Practice

We’re moving forward. I’ll be starting phone meet and greets next week to connect with folks who’ve signed up. If you’re on the interest list, check your email. I just sent out a link where you can schedule a quick call.

If you’re not on the list yet but want to learn more, you can still sign up here:
👉 www.PaladinFamilyPractice.com/contact

Looking forward to connecting with you.

— Dr. Lawson Smith

We officially open August 4, 2025. If you’re interested in becoming a patient, joining our early access list, or just learning more about Paladin Family

07/24/2025

Thank you for the incredible response.

I’ve been overwhelmed by the interest and support from the community. Starting next week, I’ll begin reaching out to schedule quick phone meet and greets with everyone who signed up.

These calls are informal and meant to help us connect, talk through how the practice works, and make sure it’s the right fit.

✅ If you’ve already signed up, you’re on the list. No need to do anything right now.

I’m looking forward to meeting each of you soon.

Dr. Lawson Smith
Paladin Family Practice

07/15/2025

🚀 Paladin Family Practice is now accepting sign-ups!

I’m excited (and grateful) to officially open enrollment for my new Direct Primary Care practice serving Wi******er and Strasburg, Virginia.

We open for patient visits on August 4, 2025, and starting July 21, we’ll begin scheduling brief, no-pressure meet-and-greet visits for new members.

🔹 Office visits will take place in Wi******er
🔹 Strasburg residents can also choose home visits if preferred

➡️ Ready to get started? Sign up here:
www.PaladinFamilyPractice.com/contact

💡 Want to know what sets this apart?
• Learn more about me: www.PaladinFamilyPractice.com/about
• View our pricing: www.PaladinFamilyPractice.com/service-and-pricing/

Whether you’re a new face or an old friend, I’m looking forward to working together with a practice built on time, trust, and real care.

Please feel free to share this with anyone who might be looking for a new P*P.

Dr. Lawson Smith
Paladin Family Practice

06/26/2025

I didn’t start Paladin Family Practice to build a business.
I started it because I was tired of watching good people get bad care.

When my dad suffered a traumatic brain injury, our family dealt with the medical system up close- the confusion, the rushed visits, the bureaucracy. Later, as a doctor, I saw the same broken patterns over and over again.

So I built something better.

Paladin Family Practice is a direct primary care clinic. No insurance middlemen, no 7-minute appointments, just personalized care with time to think, listen, and treat you like a human being.

We’re opening this summer in Wi******er, and early sign-up fees are waived for now.

📍Home visits available
🩺 One low monthly fee, no surprise bills
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For kids, adults, and families

Let’s bring medicine back to what it should be.
Visit www.PaladinFamilyPractice.com to join the interest list.

Direct access. Transparent pricing. Old-school values with modern tools.

05/22/2025

Interesting early findings from this study: GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic and Wegovy) may lead to greater weight loss in women than in men.
But take this with caution as more research is needed. I’ll keep an eye out and post updates as stronger evidence becomes available.

This is not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor before starting or stopping any medication.

In study after study, injected GLP-1 weight loss medications appear to work better on average for women than they do for men. What’s not clear is why.

05/20/2025

Welcome to Paladin Family Practice!
We’re launching a new kind of primary care right here in the Shenandoah Valley — built on trust, time, and real relationships.

Our Direct Primary Care model gives you direct access to your doctor, without the middlemen. No rushed visits. No surprise bills. Just honest, accessible care.

We’re opening soon in Wi******er — and we’re waiving sign-up fees for early members.

➡️ Follow this page to stay updated on our official launch, membership info, and behind-the-scenes prep.