Shawn Laney, MD

I am in my early 80’s. Earlier this year, I was seeking a new primary care doctor in Austin, Texas. Based on a recommendation from a friend I selected Dr Shawn Laney. I am very happy that I did so.

He began by very thoroughly assessing multiple aspects of my medical condition, discussing my needs and concerns and implementing changes. Throughout the process, I felt that he was not… See more

I am 89 years old. During the entirety of my adult life I have chosen primary care providers who were highly qualified, highly regarded and, in most cases, members of leading full scale medical offices. A year ago, based on recommendations of trusted friends and an initial favorable experience I selected Dr Shawn Laney at the MDVIP office in West Lake Hills Texas as my primary care physician.… See more

For no particular reason, I have been averse to going on a statin, even though my total cholesterol has always been high, as has my LDL cholesterol. On an office visit a couple of years ago, when I was 76 y.o., I went to see Dr. Laney for an annual exam. As he normally did, Dr. Laney discussed my elevated cholesterol and increased risk of coronary artery disease, even though I had no cardiac… See more

I'm so grateful for how easy it is to engage with Dr. Laney. When i first consulted him in 2022, it was for anti-malarial medication for a safari in Africa, and he spent a generous amount of time explaining my options and including me in the selection of the right one for me. Last September he prescribed medication to prevent altitude sickness that I took when i visited Peru and Machu… See more