Lauren S. Self, DO

Internal Medicine

(4.9 out of 5)
231 Total Ratings
(4.9 out of 5)
231 Total Ratings

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Medical Weight Loss Success

1 minute 30 seconds

Carilion's medical weight loss program is tailored to each individual's needs. Ricky Ellis learned that with his family by his side and medical professionals including a bariatrician, exercise physiologist and dietician, he had a winning team to help him win the weight loss battle. Learn more https://carilionclinic.org/specialties/bariatric-surgery Audio described version: https://youtu.be/UPWk5CRZXTA

Background

Medical School

  • William Carey College of Osteopathic Medicine

Specialties or Medical Focus

  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Weight Loss
  • Primary Care
  • Weight Loss Care

Internships

  • Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

NPI

  • 1760800692

Residencies

  • Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Services

Conditions Treated

  • Medical weight loss

Ratings and Reviews

Explained Clearly

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

Listened Carefully

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

Easy Instructions

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

Knew Medical History

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

Showed Respect

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

Spent Enough Time

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

22 total reviews

(5.0 out of 5)

Dr Self is so pleasant, professional and genuinely caring

April 26, 2026
(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Self is outstanding. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She is one of the best providers in Carilion!

January 8, 2026
(5.0 out of 5)

Exceptional service and care during my visit.

August 25, 2025
(5.0 out of 5)

This doctor was everything I had heard she would be.

July 25, 2025
(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Self is the best in this office. I've seen them all. She cares so much.

July 23, 2025
(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Self is an EXCELLENT doctor! She makes me feel like she truly cares about me & makes me want to care more about my health.

September 23, 2024
(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Self is the best dr. I have ever had! She listens to me, cares about me and is so genuine in her care for me.

August 29, 2024
(5.0 out of 5)

The whole team is GREAT!

August 6, 2024
(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Self went above & beyond w/her research & found one pill that would take care of all the vitamins I need that would be affordable.

July 31, 2024
(5.0 out of 5)

Dr Self always has been a wonderful provider. She makes you feel like she genuinely cares about you as a person. She doesn't just want to solve the obesity problem, she wants to figure out how to help you find happiness and joy in a smaller body. She understands there's a mental component to the science of weight loss as well.

June 26, 2024

Accepted Insurance

Carilion Clinic contracts with most major health insurance carriers. This list is updated periodically and is subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company or health benefits manager to better understand how your policy works and any financial liability that you may have, prior to receiving care.

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