Meet Your Doctors

Dave Swenson, D.O.

Dr. Dave Swenson graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. His training included completing a Family Practice / Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Residency at Largo Hospital where he served as Chief Resident. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of New England with a degree in Biology. Dr. Swenson says he chose Family Medicine / OMT (Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy) because it allows him to know his "patients more in depth, to be involved in all aspects of their treatment. It is wonderful to use a tool such as OMT with other forms of medicine to diagnose and treat patients across all age groups."

Dr. Swenson is Board Certified in Family Practice Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is a member of the teaching faculty at Largo Medical Center.

Dr. Swenson provides a wide range of primary care services for all age groups and genders. He is especially known for his use of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and is listed on the insurance panels as a specialist in this field.

Dr. Swenson grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to attending medical school, he proudly served his country as a combat medic in the United States Army. Dave is married to Holly, and they have a daughter and a son. He enjoys the beach, barbecuing, and spending time on the water.

Douglas Baird, D.O.

Dr. Baird, a native of Michigan, is a third generation Osteopathic physician. He has practiced in Florida as a family practitioner since 1970, spending most of his professional career in Palm Beach County. He trained at the University of Michigan, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Art Centre Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.

Dr. Baird served for 25 years as a trustee of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, a certified Medical Review Officer and is board certified in Family Practice. He is an expert medical advisor for the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration. His most recent position prior to his current responsibilities was Medical Director for Sun Coast Hospital's Occupational Health Service. He currently is involved as attending physician for the Medical Education Department of Sun Coast Hospital's intern and resident training programs. He oversees the training of graduate physicians at the Sun Coast Family Practice Center on Walsingham Road in Largo, Florida.

His interests outside of medicine include tennis, cooking, painting and sailing.

Durriell Brown, D.O.

Dr. Brown is the most recent addition to the Family Care at Walsingham practice. After receiving his undergraduate degree from DePauw University, he went on to complete his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – School of Osteopathic Medicine. He recently completed the Family Practice Residency with Largo Medical Center.

Dr. Brown is Board Certified and has been trained in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and is competent in family medicine in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a former chief Resident at Family Care at Walsingham, Dr. Brown will put his extensive experience in providing superior healthcare solutions for you and your family, in addition to, assisting the continuing education of the next group of rotating Residents.

His professional association experience includes being a member of American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and American Osteopathic Association.

Meet Your Resident Doctors

Jennifer Laman, DO PGY-1

Dr. Jennifer Laman is from Sarasota, Florida and received her undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology from The Florida State University. Her medical degree is from LECOM Bradenton, where she was the president of The Florida Osteopathic Medical Association.

Jennifer chose to become a Family Practice physician because "it allows me to form connections with entire families and the community. I would like to practice preventive medicine to help my patients learn to live healthier lifestyles". Jennifer loves all areas of family practice, especially women's health, preventive medicine, and pediatrics.

Our attending physicians are very knowledgeable and they give residents enough independence to feel comfortable and confident. Our Family Practice residency program is very unique because we have the ability to focus on areas of FP we enjoy most, while still gaining a well rounded clinical knowledge base.

Jennifer is married to Chris Laman, an Anesthesiology resident, and they have two daughters. Outside of medicine she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and also enjoys boating, scuba diving, and the beach.

Laura A. Danis, D.O. PGY-1

Dr. Laura Danis, originally from New Canaan, CT, graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to attending medical school, she earned a Masters Degree in Community and Addictions Counseling at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. “With my background in counseling, Family Medicine seemed to be a natural fit for me. I believe that in order to work with patients and fully address their problems and/or concerns it is essential to approach health care with a comprehensive mind, body and spiritual approach. The Largo Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program trains residents to further develop compassion and understanding for others, while also exposing us to a multitude of disease processes so that we have the knowledge to become thorough well rounded physicians. In addition, the program trains us to be strong proponents of not just reactive but also preventive medical care.”

She enjoys swimming, the warm weather and spending time outside with her family. “I love this area because there are so many different activities. When my friends and family visit, it seems as if there is always something for everyone!”