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Dr. Elizabeth Lawson, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Lawson, MD

Knoxville, TN

39 Years of Experience

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    Who is Dr. Lawson, Surgeon in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Elizabeth Lawson, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Lawson completed her residency at Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Lawson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lawson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lawson’s office at (423) 975-5650.

    Where did Dr. Lawson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, General Surgery | University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn

    Is Dr. Lawson board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Lawson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Lawson speak?

    Dr. Lawson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lawson treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Lawson diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lawson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Central Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Central Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Lower-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Lower-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast
    • Left female breast central tumor
    • Malignant growth in central left female breast
    • Left female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Right female breast central tumor
    • Malignant growth in central right female breast
    • Right female breast cancer lower-inner
    • Lower-inner right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in lower-inner right female breast
    • Left female breast cancer lower-inner
    • Lower-inner left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in lower-inner left female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
    • C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
    • C50311: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of right female breast
    • C50312: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Cancer in Armpit Lymph Nodes
    • Cancer
    • Metastatic Cancer to Armpit Lymph Nodes
    • Axillary Lymph Node Cancer Spread
    • Lymph Node Metastasis in Armpit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C773: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Family History
    • Hereditary breast cancer risk
    • Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
    • Breast cancer in the family

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Benign Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Past Benign Growth
    • Previous Non-Cancerous Tumor
    • History of Benign Neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86018: Personal history of other benign neoplasm

    Which procedures does Dr. Lawson perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Elizabeth Lawson may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lawson's office.

    Does Dr. Lawson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lawson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 975-5650 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lawson accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Lawson in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lawson's office located?

    Dr. Elizabeth Lawson's Primary Practice

    9430 Park West Blvd Ste 310

    Knoxville, TN 37923

    (423) 975-5650

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    Dr. Elizabeth Lawson's Practice 2

    300 Med Tech Pkwy

    Johnson City, TN 37604

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    Dr. Elizabeth Lawson's Practice 3

    2 Professional Park Dr Ste 11

    Johnson City, TN 37604

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    What is Dr. Lawson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lawson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528144748.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lawson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lawson

    What is Dr. Elizabeth Lawson's specialty?

    Dr. Lawson is a Surgeon near Knoxville, TN. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Lawson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elizabeth Lawson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Lawson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Elizabeth Lawson accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Lawson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elizabeth Lawson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lawson's office at (423) 975-5650 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Lawson?

    Please contact Dr. Lawson's office at (423) 975-5650 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elizabeth Lawson have?

    Dr. Elizabeth Lawson is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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