Erin E. Lavin, DO

Dr. Erin Lavin, When I first became a patient at Mid Atlantic, I was under the care of Dr. Catherine Deluca. I was disheartened when I learned she would leave, as I had established a good rapport with her. The prospect of finding a new doctor was daunting. However, upon meeting Dr. Erin Lavin, my apprehension dissolved. From our initial interaction, I sensed a strong connection with her. Dr. Lavin consistently demonstrated patience and took the time to address my concerns, which made me feel at ease. Her genuine care for me extended beyond the scope of a typical patient-doctor relationship. When I learned that Dr. Lavin was changing to MDVIP (Medical Doctor Value in Prevention), I felt overwhelmed again, concerned about the financial aspect of continuing my healthcare with Dr. Lavin, whom I intensely relied on. After carefully considering the new program's benefits, I decided to move forward, trusting that I could manage the associated costs through faith and determination. I'm incredibly grateful that I chose to remain under the care of Dr. Lavin, whose exceptional medical expertise, attention to detail, and unwavering support have profoundly impacted my overall well-being. Dr. Lavin and the dedicated staff have consistently been available, providing care and assistance regardless of the time of day, and this has indeed been a source of immense comfort and support in my life. I want to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Lavin for being an outstanding physician who prioritizes my well-being and demonstrates genuine care for all her patients. Thank you for your exceptional dedication and compassionate care.

Dr. Erin O. Lavin The quality of a relationship can best be measured by the quality of communication between two people. Yet quality communication is rarer than most would believe: it requires the conscientious development of skills and a secure, empathetic personality that listens with skill, speaks with skill and conveys a measure of trust to enable each party to feel safe. Telling is not talking, and certainly it is not, in itself communication. Dr. Erin O. Lavin believes that emotional, physical and mental fitness go hand-in-hand. To be successful in her diagnoses and treatments of patients she is exceptionally skilled at communicating, not to her patients but skillfully with them. This is not an anomaly or “one time” or thing. As a patient I have come to expect it and to depend on it at every meeting. From this grows trust, quality in our relationship and the highest level of patient/doctor communication possible. Whether in her office or casually on a street I am always greeted with a smile and expressions of joy at our meeting. She has a beautiful smile which never fades, sometimes a girlish giggle that reveals an inner happiness, and an air of equality that emanates respect for all, whatever their station. There is absolutely no trace of academic or professional arrogance here. One is always left with the feeling that “we” communicated, and that feeling reveals the quality of relationship Dr. Lavin has with her patients, her colleagues and her staff. Dr. Lavin cares about me as well as for me, and I feel it at all times.

My husband was hospitalized for 21 days with complications from a ruptured appendix. Not only did Dr. Lavin stay in constant contact with the surgeon, providing us with the needed translation on the steps to his recovery, she called me personally every night to see how I was doing and to make sure I was doing ok. Her clear communication, knowledge, compassion and warmth makes her an exceptional physician and tops in her field.

I’m 68 years old. In my lifetime, I have had 6 primary care physicians. Five of them were “ old school doctors” who I felt were lacking “ state of the art” medical knowledge. One of them was knowledgable but very clinical and lacked the personality that made me have complete confidence in the ability to diagnose and treat me. Then, I met Dr. Erin Lavin. I am so happy, relieved, and actually look forward to going to the doctor’s office! Dr. Lavin is the absolute best physician I could ever want. She is professional. She is knowledgable. She is so personable. She has a sense of humor. Mostly, she is an advocate and is instrumental in helping me become healthier through encouragement and support rather than indifference and belittlement. I feel that Dr. Lavin really cares about me and my wellness journey. I told her that if she ever leaves the area, I’m going to follow her to her new practice! Thank you, Dr. Lavin for having me as a patient. I am most grateful!