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Dr. Richard Lawton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.0 (10)
Map Pin Small Durango, CO
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Lawton, MD

Dr. Richard Lawton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Durango, CO. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Mayo Clinic and is affiliated with Decatur County Hospital, Dundy County Hospital and Rawlins County Health Center. Patients rated Dr. Lawton an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Lawton works at Practice in Durango, CO with other offices in Mc Cook, NE and Dakota Dunes, SD. They frequently treat conditions like Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Joint Pain and Knee Sprain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, 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.

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Dr. Lawton's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mercy Orthopedic Associates
    1 Mercado St Ste 202, Durango, CO 81301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 247-5362
  2. 2
    Community Hospital
    1301 E H St, Mc Cook, NE 69001 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (308) 344-2650
  3. 3
    Dunes Surgical Hospital
    600 N Sioux Point Rd, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 232-3332

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Decatur County Hospital
  • Dundy County Hospital
  • Rawlins County Health Center

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bunion
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Bunionette
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Bunionette Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Tommy John Surgery
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1215980420
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Mayo Clinic
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Lawton has seen patients for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Joint Pain and Knee Sprain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lawton on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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