Kevin Lawson, MD

Clinical Expertise and Approach

Dr. Lawson treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, and joint-related disorders. His areas of expertise include hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive procedures, and non-operative treatments such as injections and rehabilitation strategies.

He believes in a patient-centered approach, emphasizing clear communication and shared decision-making. By taking the time to explain diagnoses and treatment options, Dr. Lawson ensures that patients feel informed and confident in their care.

Commitment to Innovation

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Lawson has contributed to orthopedic research, co-authoring multiple peer-reviewed publications. His involvement in research reflects a commitment to staying at the forefront of evolving techniques and technologies in orthopedic surgery.

Personalized Orthopedic Care

Dr. Lawson provides comprehensive care that spans from initial evaluation and diagnosis to post-surgical recovery and rehabilitation. Whether managing chronic joint pain or performing advanced joint replacement procedures, his goal is to deliver high-quality care that improves long-term outcomes and quality of life.

Kevin Lawson, MD

Education & Training

Medical School & Residency

• University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
  Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014-2019
• Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
  Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

• CA State Medical License
  Active through 2020
• WA State Medical License
  Active through 2026
• Provider NPI
  1962815886

Publications

• Variable Axial Rotation is Needed to Achieve a Balanced Flexion Gap in Total Knee Arthroplasty.
  Cyril M Hamad Dipl Ing, Laurent D Angibaud Dipl Ing, James I Huddleston 3rd, Jessica M Hooper, Kevin A Lawson, Derek F Amanatullah
• Republication of "Ankle Fracture-Dislocations: A Review".
  Kevin A Lawson, Matthew L Morin, L Daniel Latt, Jason R Wild, Alfonso E Ayala
• Outcome of the Wagner Cone femoral component for difficult anatomical conditions during total hip arthroplasty.
  Kevin Lawson, Katherine L Hwang, Spencer Montgomery, Derek F Amanatullah, James I Huddleston 3rd, William J Maloney, Stuart B Goodman
• Migration Patterns for Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty in the United States as Reported in the American Joint Replacement Registry.
  Antonia F Chen, Bryan D Springer, Richard L Illgen, David G Lewallen, James I Huddleston 3rd, Derek F Amanatullah, Kevin A Lawson
• Anterior Percutaneous-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty: Surgical Technique and Early Outcomes
  Kevin A. Lawson, Alfonso E. Ayala, Kevin Larkin, Matthew J. Seidel
• Risk Adjustment in the California Joint Replacement Registry: Is Patient Complexity Accurately Assessed in Academic Versus Nonacademic Hospitals?
  Derek F. Amanatullah, Kevin A. Lawson, Zhongman Li, Nelson F. SooHoo, Stefano A. Bini, James I. Huddleston
• Anatomy, Classification, and Management of Ankle Fractures Involving the Posterior Malleolar Fragment: A Literature Review:
  Christian Bergman, Kevin A. Lawson, Matthew L. Morin
• Preoperative Patient-Recorded Outcome Measures Predict Patient Discharge Location Following Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty.
  Alfonso E. Ayala, Kevin A. Lawson, Angelika C. Gruessner, Michael Dohm
• Citation analysis of the 100 most common articles regarding distal radius fractures.
  Richard E. Jones, Travis M. Hughes, Kevin A. Lawson, Gregory L. DeSilva
• Lumbar corpectomy for correction of degenerative scoliosis from osteoradionecrosis reveals a delayed complication of lumbar myxopapillary ependymoma.
  Sheri K. Palejwala, Kevin A. Lawson, Nikolay L. Martirosyan, Travis M. Dumont, Sean L. Kent
• Evaluation of Internet Information About Rotator Cuff Repair.
  Kevin A. Lawson, Stephen Codella, Michael G. Ciccotti, Patrick W. Kane, Ian C. Duncan, Steven B. Cohen
• Preparedness of neurosurgery graduates for neuroendovascular fellowship: a national survey of fellowship programs.
  Nohra Chalouhi, Mario Zanaty, Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, Philip Manasseh, David Hasan, Ketan R. Bulsara, Robert M. Starke, Robert H. Rosenwasser, Pascal Jabbour, Kevin Lawson
• ESET histone methyltransferase regulates osteoblastic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells during postnatal bone development
  Kevin A. Lawson, Colin J. Teteak, Jidi Gao, Ning Li, Jacques Hacquebord, Andrew Ghatan, Anna Zielinska-Kwiatkowska, Guangchun Song, Howard A. Chansky, Liu Yang
• Mesenchyme-specific knockout of ESET histone methyltransferase causes ectopic hypertrophy and terminal differentiation of articular chondrocytes.
  Kevin A. Lawson, Colin J. Teteak, Junhui Zou, Jacques Hacquebord, Andrew Ghatan, Anna Zielinska-Kwiatkowska, Russell J. Fernandes, Howard A. Chansky, Liu Yang
• ESET histone methyltransferase is essential to hypertrophic differentiation of growth plate chondrocytes and formation of epiphyseal plates.
  Liu Yang, Kevin A. Lawson, Colin J. Teteak, Junhui Zou, Jacques Hacquebord, Andrew Ghatan, Qi Mei, Anna Zielinska-Kwiatkowska, Steven D. Bain, Russell J. Fernandes, Howard A. Chansky, David R. Patterson
• Evaluation of information available on the Internet regarding anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
  Ian C. Duncan, Patrick W. Kane, Kevin A. Lawson, Steven B. Cohen, Michael G. Ciccotti, Christopher C. Dodson
• Analyzing Chondrocyte Viability: Letter to the Editor
  Kevin A. Lawson, Colin J. Teteak, Liu Yang, Albert O. Gee, Howard A. Chansky, Joseph Garrity, Aaron M. Stoker, James L. Cook
• Biceps tenotomy versus tenodesis: clinical outcomes
  Nicholas Slenker, Kevin A. Lawson, Michael G. Ciccotti, Christopher C. Dodson, Steven B. Cohen