We are open M - F 9AM - 4PM Current Wait Time: Less than 5 Minutes!
We are open M - F 9AM - 4PM Current Wait Time: Less than 5 Minutes!
From September of 2021 to September of 2022, the medical team at PriorityMed Express GA tested more than 21,000 people for Covid. With the community’s support we were able to help curb the spread of Covid by identifying positive cases quickly. That was important work, but we felt that we could do more.
We thought, "What if we opened a medical clinic where patients could remain in the car to receive a full medical evaluation, be tested for common illnesses on-site such as flu, RSV, mono, strep, conjunctivitis, etc. and leave with treatment? Could offering medical care in this setting make it more convenient and comfortable for patients?"
It seemed like a simple solution to a complex challenge that so many faced. For people with compromised immune systems, it could be safer. For those with decreased mobility, it could be easier. And for those with young children or highly sensitive children who get incredibly anxious in traditional doctors’ offices, it could be invaluable. So we asked ourselves, “Why not expand our offerings to include non-urgent medical care?” With over 30 years of combined emergency medical experience in local hospitals, we knew that our team had the expertise to deliver high quality medical care in this setting. And from there, the idea of SmartMED was born!
SmartMED is the first drive-through medical clinic providing patients with quick, convenient, and compassionate care in the comfort of their own cars. Whether it’s a strep or flu test that’s needed, possible pink eye or an aching ear, we’re here to see you, answer questions, provide a diagnosis and treatment, and get you back on the road to home – and feeling better – just as fast as we can.
Our services have multiplied since the day we first raised our tent in 2021, but our motivation remains the same: we love our community and the people within it. We’re honored to be here and gratified to help!
Originally from Washington, IL, Dr. Luke Lathrop completed his undergraduate studies and medical school at St. Louis University. This was followed by residency training at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and has been practicing for over 17 years. His research includes work on t
Originally from Washington, IL, Dr. Luke Lathrop completed his undergraduate studies and medical school at St. Louis University. This was followed by residency training at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and has been practicing for over 17 years. His research includes work on the GUARDIAN trial (studying outcomes after cardiac reperfusion) and contributions to the revised Sgarbossa criteria (identifying STEMI with pre-existing LBBB) with Dr. Stephen Smith.
To make dependable covid testing more available to their community, Dr. Lathrop and his wife, Stacy Lathrop, started a covid testing business in 2021 and saw over 20,000 patients in their first year at their Roswell location.
In response to the strain placed on the US healthcare system by the global pandemic, the Lathrop’s founded SmartMED Drive Thru in 2022. This was the first drive thru with urgent care services in the country. As the Chief Medical Officer, he is focused on providing the utmost in efficient care, while never sacrificing quality. Through his experience in Emergency Medicine, he continually looks for ways to innovate and improve the patient experience.
Dr. Lathrop, his wife, and two young children reside in Roswell, GA.
Dior Wood received her Masters of Science in Nursing from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to pursuing her advanced degree, Dior worked as a RN in the emergency department of a Marietta hospital for six years. Dior is also an extraordinary mom to two girls under the age of two.
Stacy Perry-Lathrop is originally from Williamsburg, VA and a graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Shortly after graduation, she began her career with Cox Automotive, where she remained for 17 years. Over the course of her career with Cox Enterprises, Stacy served in many areas of the business including sales, marke
Stacy Perry-Lathrop is originally from Williamsburg, VA and a graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Shortly after graduation, she began her career with Cox Automotive, where she remained for 17 years. Over the course of her career with Cox Enterprises, Stacy served in many areas of the business including sales, marketing, strategy and operations.
In 2021, Stacy left Cox to open and operate a Drive-Thru Covid testing location with her husband, Dr. Luke Lathrop. Their company tested more than 22,000 individuals for Covid over the course of the year.
The pandemic underscored the inefficiencies in healthcare. In response, the Lathrops developed a new drive-thru medical model with the goal of providing safe, convenient, thorough and prompt medical care for all. SmartMED Drive-Thru launched in September of 2022 and has treated thousands of patients of all ages, for a multitude of illnesses and ailments, from the comfort of the car. Their affordable and accessible drive-thru medical clinics have received accolades for ingenuity and most importantly, their dedication to compassionate care.
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