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Dr. Rick Lawson, MD

Family Medicine*
4.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Rick Lawson, MD

Dr. Rick Lawson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Louisville, KY. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 28 years of experience. They graduated from University of Louisville and is affiliated with Uofl Health Jewish Hospital and Uofl Health Shelbyville Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lawson an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Lawson works at UofL Health – Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Respiratory Failure and Pneumonia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem 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. Lawson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    UofL Health – Jewish Hospital
    200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 587-4011

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital
  • Uofl Health Shelbyville Hospital

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Respiratory Failure
Pneumonia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Acidosis
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anxiety
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Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chronic Pain
Confusion
Congestive Heart Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Embolism
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Angina
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atrial Flutter
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Bleeding Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cold Sore
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Constipation
Cough
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Cranial Trauma
Cystic Fibrosis
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Drug Withdrawal
Dry Eyes
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Emphysema
Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Epilepsy
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genital Warts
Goiter
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Gout
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Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Palpitations
Hemispacial Neglect
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Histoplasmosis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Meningitis
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Opioid Withdrawal
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postpartum Depression
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scurvy
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Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Sunburn
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Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Third Degree Heart Block
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Unstable Angina
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vocal Cord Nodule
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
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    Specialties*
    • Family Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1689676504
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Louisville
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Rick Lawson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lawson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Lawson works at UofL Health ‚Äì Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. View the full address on Dr. Lawson’s profile.

    Dr. Lawson has seen patients for Respiratory Failure and Pneumonia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lawson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Lawson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lawson.

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