Edward S. Lawton, MD
Fullerton, CA 92835
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
St. Jude Heritage Fullerton - Plaza
2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 25000, Fullerton, CA 92835
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About Edward S. Lawton
Dr. Edward Lawton is a pulmonologist in Fullerton, California and is affiliated with St. Jude Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Chicago Medical School
InternshipMethodist Medical Center
ResidencyMethodist Medical Center
FellowshipUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease
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Dr Lawton is knowledgeable efficient and very caring and promptly answers My chart
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The front desk and the Doc and the young lady in the back they were fabulous.
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Good experience.
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My medical care with Dr. Lawton is always exceptional.
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I had great experience with Dr. Lawton that my daughter switching her doctor to this Dr.
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Dr. Lawton is a very friendly and knowledgeable doctor and treats patients with care and respect!
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Dr. Lawton is the best. Dr. Lawton is very caring and cares about his patients. You need more Drs. Like Dr.lawton
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Doctor directly addressed a health problem about which I had spoken to several other physicians without getting a response. He prescribed effective medications that have improved my condition.
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Very good
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This doctor is very helpful, considering and respectful. Listing to you and help you with your concerns.
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Great doctor very professional
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Dr. Lawton is a wonderful doctor! He really listens and gives solutions to what is needed. He always responds promptly when I message him through My Chart. He really wants to remedy the issue at hand. He gets a 10+.
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Excellent doctor
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Dr. Lawton always shows interest in my well being. He responds to my portal notes quickly. Because I recently had a hospital stay relating to pulmonary issues, I had a list of questions. Dr. Lawton took the time to answer each question in detail. I appreciate his thoroughness in my care. He is a wonderful doctor.
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Very good experience seeing dr. Timothy Lawton. He explains everything concerning his specialty relating to me in an understandable way. Nice and patient.
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Dr Lawton listens to your questions and answers in a way you can understand
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It is easy to take with the dr.
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Dr Lawton is helpful and answers all the questions I usually have . He explains the problem at hand ,
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Thank you for your services.
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Always a good experience. I always walk out at ease knowing what I need to do.
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Excellent Experience
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Nice,knowledgeable ,responsible doctor
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Love Dr. Lawton, He is always up to date on my asthma issues and always has great suggestions about my meds.
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Dr. Lawton has been my pulmonary specialist for the last seven years. My case is unique and he is always attentive in person and portal emails. I appreciate his responsiveness and expertise.
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Good positive experience
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Excellent care provider
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Dr lawton is awesome. Always listens to me, prompt replies, great bedside manner
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He is very concerned about your health.
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Dr Lawton is always available when I need help with my pulmonary issues. He is great!!!
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Dr and staff is great that is why we drive 70 miles ea way to see dr Lawton
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Dr.Lawton is one of the few Dr's left that really still cares about his patients.He is always available to talked to you.He is a super person.
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Dr. Lawton was referred to me after I had Pneumonia early last year My condition is complicated because I also have asthma. His care and follow up was thorough and beyond my expectations. He Is a wonderful doctor.
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Excellent doctor.
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I really like this Dr he is very easy to talk with and I feel even though he doesn't see me often he knows me he is very good at making you fell like he wants to make sure you are well taken care of he is a keeperFor sure
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I find Dr. Lawton professional and kind and is response to any questiions I might have.
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Dr Lawton is not only concerned about breathing tests results, He also suggested he monitors my new Apnea Sleeping Program results. I completed my first 90 days here at home. Thanks Doc.
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Dr. Lawton rocks!
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Good experience. I always get good info from these appointments and I've already referred a friend to them.
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The service is fantastic
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This provider spent time discussing things and didn't seem to be rushed.
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Dr Lawton is an excellent physician. I had been very ill for 7 weeks and read his patient. I told this to receptionist but said he had no availability until April 2.A physician friend of my contacted him directly and I had an appointment the next day even after I asked the receptionist directly to ask him if he would see me. I had already been sick since Dec 12 and been to urgent care . I would have been dead by April 2. Dr Lawton knew whatMy problem was and I was better in 48 hours
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Dr. Lawton could not have shown more compassion for my well being. Having very little information to work with, he expressed a clear desire to help me reach some sort of resolution to how I am feeling.
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Excellent doctor!
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Doctors well, Providence poor
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Dr. Lawton is very helpful and has treated my conditions with great care
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Prior to appointment I could tell Dr. Lawton reviewed my history by asking pertinent questions.
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Excellent doctor and staff
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Dr. Lawton and staff does a great job.
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Dr Lawton is prompt and efficient
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I found this doctor to be very helpful
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Dr Lawton is taking good care of me and trying to figure out what my sickness is!!
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The provider and staff were very informative and gave me the time to understand the situation
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Great Doctor
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During my visit Dr Lawton discovered a result from a radiologist evaluation. That another specialist doctor seemed to miss. He arranged for me to get a next day appointment with that doctor. Which will result in me having a medical procedure in the next week. I am very grateful for his knowledge, and follow-up for my benefit. I give him the highest recommendation and am grateful for his help. Plus, he has a very good bedside manner with his patients.
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Very satisfied with this provider
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This pulmonologist seems genuinely like he cares. He looked me in the eyes. [Name(s)]
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I seen many doctors-This staff And Doctor has excelled above them all!Zero wait time in the waiting room.Immediate time with Dr Lawton-very friendly and informativeEveryone seems to care about me!The entire team is above amazing!
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Dr. Lawton is amazing! I wish he could be my primary physician, not just my pulmonary specialist. When I need him, he responds to me (usually via MyChart, but also by phone) within 1-2 hrs!! Unheard of in this day and age to have such a caring, dedicated and professional physician! He is a 10 out of 10!!!! And Providence/St. Jude's is lucky to have him on staff. I feel extremely fortunate that he is on my care team!!!
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Dr. Lawton always provides me with the best of care. I know he is interested in my well being and for me to remain as healthy as possible.
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He is great and always takes his time to explain the treatment and answer questions. Great doctor
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All good
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Always professional
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Dr. Lawton is a doctor who obviously cares about your specific issues and tries to look into any possible causes other than the obvious. I truly felt he wanted to find the answers for me.
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Very prompt on time and professional.
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Dr Lawton is a very caring doctor, listening to your concerns and addressing them in a timely manner.
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Always fast and efficient. High confidence in him.
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Dr. Lawton is one of the very few that seem to care. He listens to you and answers all my questions.
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Every thing is every good
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All good
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It's been years since I had an unfavorable appointment with any of my doctor's, I'm very satisfied with them all,
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I had a great experience with this doctor. He was kind and explained everything very clearly to me.
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I love the care I get from Dr. Lawton office.
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Dr Lawton is on top of my care. Always on time and explain things in detail.
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As good as it gets
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As I said to Dr Lawton, Providence has surpassed my expectations for exceptional Service. Your core Values are founded on authentic character traits and those kinds of Traits cannot be " ruled " into place therefore I would say that your excellence Is because of great hiring You have to hire kind caring Individuals Who authentically engage the patientAND a team Is only as good as their bossIt must be experienced by an employee To give It back out on a day to day basisThank you for your service.
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Dr Lawton is wonderful and really listens to my concerns.
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During an appointment with Dr. Lawton, it seems as though one is in the center of his universe and there are no other problems except yours. He is clinically very gifted, and his personality is great. He knows my history and was very happy to see me get through 5 years post lung cancer treatment and doing quite well.
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Dr Lawton is Very thoughtful and thorough, and he follows up on my questions or concerns.
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Dr.Lawton listens to what you have to say and is very patient when asking him questions and he always get back to you.He is super nice and cares about his patients.
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Dr. Lawton provided help, support and targeted medical care when I was making no progress gettin help. Access for help was excellent. When I was able to get Dr Lawton involved, correct intervention made progress toward getting better.
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After my Zoom visit was over, a member of Dr Lawton's team always calls me to schedule the next appointment . This is VERY HELPFUL. Also the team is good about responding to my calls or questions
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Dr. Lawton is very thorough and informative. He answers questions clearly in a way that we can understand the information. My husband feels that he getting very good care, as do I. Thanks Dr. Lawton
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Would trust my Life with Dr, Lawton Dr.Lawton is the best he always looks out for his patients,
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Excellent Provider
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I am very happy with the care I have received at Providence.
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Dr Lawton has always been a great doctor
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He is always concerned
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Good experience. The doctor listened.
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Dr Lawton is a VERY friendly, professional and caring Dr. He ALWAYS listens to me and explains things in plain English and spends enough time with visit. He is a GREAT Dr.
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He was helpful He listened and heard
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Dr Lawton always makes sure that if you contact him via messages on my chart, he answers & answers promptly which I can not say w/other providers that do not answer the messages you send them via My Chart. Which is unfortunate. I am thinking of finding another Health organization for my health needs. Wish all your Dr's would be like Dr. Lawton.
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Dr. Lawton was throughly prepared for my visit!
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Dr. Lawton is such a caring doctor. I know I'm in good hands with my pulmonary issues.
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All good experience. No bad experiences to comment on.
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Dr. Lawton listens and explains things clearly. I have seen doctors OUTSIDE of Providence for this same issue over the past three years. Dr. Lawton is the first doctor to correctly diagnose me and place me on the correct medications. His staff is also exemplary.
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Good experience and thorough examination!
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He always makes himself available when we need him
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Doctor scheduled a test that same day because surgery was scheduled. Doctor took away my fear of having surgery. Doctor showed he sincerely cared about my health.
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I feel positive about Lawton. However there are a few inaccuracies in the notes about me on My Chart. This tells me maybe he didn't listen carefully or just forgot things. Also his staff really order my weight [ID] pounds too high in a visit last year.
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He's the best!
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Good experiences
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Dr. Lawton is Friendly , Courteous and Knowledgeable and is interested in what I have to ask or say!
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Dr Lawton is caring, professional, and easy to talk to. He's a great doctor.
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I always have good experiences with my provider. He listens, knows my medical history. He ask questions and listens to the answers. He never seems rushed or in a hurry.
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Dr Lawton is just an amazing Dr!
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Great doctor
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Great Dr.
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I have always felt like I receive the best medical care possible with this group.
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Good experience
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Doctor seems to really care about my health
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Dr. Lawton has my best interest for my illness and conditions.
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I love Dr. Lawton! He is professional yet extremely personable and his staff reflects that as well.
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Good experience, thorough, friendly, and professional coverage of my issues.
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Excellent the way he keeps my respiratory condition in check.
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Dr. Lawton was thorough informing me about test results and answering my questions.
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Excellent care
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Dr Lawton is very good.
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Dr. Lawton is a great doctor and a very nice person. He reviews my labs, test, medications, doctors' comments. He clearly answers all my questions and he does all this In a timely manner. He treats me like a patient and a person, not a part on an assembly line. I am so thankful for him, I am not hesitant or embarrassed to asked any question. He's soUnlike some of the other doctors in Fullerton.
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I am truly happy with all my doctors at St Jude and I thank you
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Dr lawston is an excellent resource for my health care.
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Dr.lawton is a great physician.
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Dr. LAWTON RUNS A TIGHT SHIP, ALWAYS LISTENS, AND SEEMS TO RUN ON TIME MANY OTHER DOCTOR COULD LEARN FROM HIM
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Dr. Lawton is a lung specialist rather than general practitioner. His staff is GREAT but did not see them this visit/phone call.
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My experience with Dr Lawton and his staff was extremely positive. Dr Lawton made me feel that my health was important to him.
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Provider shows concerns and is very helpful.
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Best provider
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Dr Lawton is a very good listener and very considerate of your feelings. He will do his best to make sure your concerns are addressed.
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I am 100% satisfied with my experiences with Dr Lawton and his staff members.
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Drew Lawton is very attentive and supportive.
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I wish all dr's treats patients like this Dr. Thanks for all your help
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Dr Lawton is thorough and listens to concerns and acts on them.
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Dr. Lawton, looks at all of my issues not just pulmonology
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Dr. Lawton has been tenacious in diagnosising my medical problem. He has explored all my medical records, not just focusing on his area of expertise. He has reassured me that he's committed to solving this medical mystery and helping me better my health. He's the first doctor in a long while who's listened and taken my concerns seriously. So far, we have eliminated several possible causes of my symptoms. We are currently adjusting medications, monitoring my bloodwork, and working closely with my primary care physician and gastroenterologist to resolve the medical problems that have contributed to my current problem / complaint.I'm very impressed with the progress we've made and have every confidence we'll resolve this issue with a positive outcome.
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Excellent doctor
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Dr Lawton is my pulmonologist and I have been seeing him for years, and wouldn't want to see anyone else, for my respiratory needs. He is always in time, but still gives you all the attention you need! He has saved me many times, and am very thankful to have him as my pulmonologist.
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I'm very comfortable recommending any and all of my doctors to my family and friends. They know me well and I know them well too.
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Dr Lawton has always listen to me and help me as much as he could been going to him for many years
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Always love the way he cares about the patient.
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Dr. Lawton is the best! I always get well soon after seeing him!
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Always calls back within the hour!
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Dr. Lawton is the best. He is always their for you.
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It was very good and blessed and I thank everyone
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Dr. Lawton is one of your best Doctors he should be working on training your other Doctors.
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Dr Lawton is doing his best to find the problem by doing a vascular ultra-sound and sleep disorder screening.
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Dr Lawton is excellent, he responds quickly to texts and listens. Makes referrals and follows through. Very caring , wish all my Drs were this caring!
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Dr. Lawton and his staff are very prompt and professional.
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I feel that Dr Lawton is a very good and thorough Dr I like his ways and his office staff is very good also he provides me with great service and knowledge it is a pleasure dealing with him he is a wonderful Dr
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Dr. Lawton is the best!!
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Always a good appointment.
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In all, my experience was good.
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All the Doctors, nurses, receptionists I see during my visits, are always helpful, thoughtful and considerate.
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It helps when the doctor put attention and answer your questions.
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Role model for doctors
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I am very appreciative of the time and attention I received. I have great confidence in Dr Lawton!!
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Doctor promptly answers communication via My Chart.
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Dr.Lawton is a great person.
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Dr. Lawton os the best of the best.
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Alway Great
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You should add Providence MyChart messages. I answered those questions about phone calls, but they were really about messages I sent to Dr. Lawton. He always answered that day or the first thing the next day.
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Dr Lawton is awesome. Very caring, listens to me, helps me, adjusts meds as needed, on time, always responsive and always follows up
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Dr Lawton was an A plus
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Very good specialist! I would recommend Dr Lawton
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Clinical Interests
- Airway Disorders
- Airway Obstruction
- Airway Scarring
- Allergic Aspergillosis
- Allergic Pneumonitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- Asbestos Lung
- Aspiration Pneumonitis
- Asthma
- Atelectasis
- Autoimmune Pleuritis
- Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Bronchoscopy
- Bronchospasm
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Diaphragmatic Disorders
- Drug Induced Pulmonary Disease
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Exercise Intolerance
- Hemoptysis
- Hepatic Hydrothorax
- Home Sleep Study
- Hypercarbia
- Hypoventilation Syndrome
- Hypoxia
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Laryngotracheitis
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Disease
- Lung Infiltrate
- Lung Mass
- Maternal Respiratory Disease
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Occupational Lung Injury
- Occupational Respiratory Disease
- Pertussis
- Pleural Diseases
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Fibrosis
- Pleural Thickening
- Pleural Tuberculosis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumoconiosis
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis
- Post Infectious Cough
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary Bullae
- Pulmonary Clearance For Surgery
- Pulmonary Complications Of Neurological Diseases
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Pulmonary Granuloma
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary Stent Placement
- Pulmonary Therapy
- Radiation Pneumonitis
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Recurrent Lung Infections
- Restrictive Lung Disease
- Rheumatoid Lung
- Rigid Bronchoscopy
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Silicosis
- Sleep Disorders
- Smoker Cough
- Spirometry
- Stridor
- Thoracentesis
- Tobacco Related Diseases
- Tracheal Mass
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Tracheobronchitis
- Tuberculosis (Tb)
- Ventilator Management
- Virtual Care
- Wheezing
Dr Lawton is great but a lot of your questions don't apply to me. I don't need referals, nmber 2 I am a nurse.
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