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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Lawson, Trauma Surgeon in Newport News, VA?
Dr. Richard Lawson, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Newport News, VA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Lawson graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at Eastern Va Med Sch, General Surgery. Dr. Lawson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lawson’s office at (757) 873-6434.
Where did Dr. Lawson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Eastern Va Med Sch, General Surgery
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Is Dr. Lawson board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Richard 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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Lawson typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, conditions treated by Dr. Richard Lawson may include:
Please contact Dr. Lawson's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Lawson typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lawson may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Lawson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lawson accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Lawson's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Lawson's office located?
Dr. Richard Lawson's Primary Practice
109 Philip Roth St
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-6434
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 1922060581.
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. Richard Lawson's specialty?
Dr. Lawson is a Trauma Surgeon near Newport News, VA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Richard Lawson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lawson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Richard Lawson accepting new patients in Newport News, VA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Lawson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Lawson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lawson's office at (757) 873-6434 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Lawson?
Please contact Dr. Lawson's office at (757) 873-6434 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Lawson have?
Dr. Richard Lawson is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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