Dr. Richard Lawton M.D.
Orthopedist
1 Mercado St Suite 202 Durango CO, 81301About
Dr. Richard Lawton is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Durango, CO. Dr. Lawton specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Lawton tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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