Sports Medicine Doctor in Williamsburg, VA

Lara Quinlan, MD, CAQSM earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the College of William and Mary on a soccer scholarship in 2003.  In 2008, she completed her medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.  Dr. Quinlan completed both her internship and residency in Family Practice at Virginia Commonwealth University–Fairfax Family Practice in Fairfax, Virginia in 2011.

Before joining TPMG in 2012, she completed her fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and received her Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM).  Dr. Quinlan is also an active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

Dr. Quinlan is board certified in Family Medicine and her special skills include musculoskeletal injections, concussion management, casting/splinting/bracing and fracture management, dermatologic procedures, and basic sports nutrition.

Dr. Quinlan served as the Medical Director for Newport News Public Schools Athletic Department. As a specialist in Sports Medicine, she is thoroughly trained in caring for all athletes and patients with musculoskeletal-related issues, and acute injuries, and educating the public about primary care sports medicine. She provides medical coverage for athletic events in the community and works with athletes of all levels and experience from youth, high school, college, and professional athletes to weekend warriors.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her children, and her two dogs, training for half marathons, playing soccer, and reading.

Are you a Student Athlete with an acute injury? 

• Walk-in Hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM for injured student-athletes.  
• Same-day or next-day appointments are available, depending on if the injury has taken place during normal business hours. 
• Services are available at our Williamsburg and Newport News locations.  

Dr. Lara Quinlan’s Printable Biography

Education

Undergraduate: B.S. Chemistry, College of William and Mary
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Internship: Family Practice, Virginia Commonwealth University
Residency: Family Practice, Virginia Commonwealth University
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, University of Tennessee in Knoxville
Board Certified: Family Medicine
Additional Certification: Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM)

Honors & Awards

2023 ‘Top Doc All-Stars‘ of Hampton Roads
2022 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2022 ‘Top Doc All-Stars‘ of Hampton Roads
2021 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Virginia Living Magazine "Top Doctor"
2019 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2019 Virginia Living Magazine "Top Doctor"
2018 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Docs"
2018 Virginia Living Magazine "Top Doctor"
2017 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Docs"
2016 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Docs"
2015 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Docs"

Interests & Activities

Medical Director, Newport News Public Schools Athletic Department