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Dr. Joshua Lawson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.6 (8)
Map Pin Small Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Joshua Lawson, MD

Dr. Joshua Lawson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and is affiliated with Parkridge East Hospital and Parkridge Medical Center. Dr. Lawson, completed a residency at Medical College of Wisconsin. Patients rated Dr. Lawson an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Lawson works at Center For Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics in Chattanooga, TN with other offices in Hixson, TN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Lawson's Office Locations

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    Center For Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
    2415 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics - Hixson
    2051 Hamill Rd Ste 3000, Hixson, TN 37343 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (629) 281-5896
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    Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics- Parkridge Medical Center Office
    2205 McCallie Ave Ste 302, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
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Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
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Low Back Pain
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
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Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
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Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
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Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
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    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
    • Cigna
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6
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    About Dr. Joshua Lawson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 11 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1235472036
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Louisville College of Medicine
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    Residency
    • Medical College of Wisconsin
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    Internship
    • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Parkridge East Hospital
    • Parkridge Medical Center

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