Dr. Richard Bland Lawson MD
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
109 Philip Roth St Newport News VA, 23606About
Dr. Richard Lawson is a trauma surgeon practicing in Newport News, VA. Dr. Lawson specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
Education and Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School 1980
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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