Dr. George A. Lawson III, M.D., is a Certified surgeon at Forsyth Plastic Surgery, specializing in a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Lawson completed a full General Surgery residency at Vanderbilt University and a full Plastic Surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic. He earned his M.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina. His practice includes his in-office surgical suite, the Plastic Surgery Center of North Carolina.
Dr. George A. Lawson III, M.D., is a Certified surgeon at Forsyth Plastic Surgery, specializing in a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Lawson completed a full General Surgery residency at Vanderbilt University and a full Plastic Surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic. He earned his M.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina. His practice includes his in-office surgical suite, the Plastic Surgery Center of North Carolina.
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excellent Doctor
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Always 5 for me! Very kind
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Doctor Lawson is the most wonderful surgeon ever. He has been taking care of my medical needs for over 13 years. He is so kind and empathetic. And also importantly, he is an excellent surgeon. I could not ask for better when dealing with challenging situations.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Seemed very knowledgeable, nice guy,good beside manors
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Always kind and friendly; honest and professional. I highly recommend Dr Lawson!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Always a great experience!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Truly a very caring doctor and a very nice young man.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Lawson is excellent. Extremely considerate and kind. His work is top notch!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Beautiful work. He and his staff are so caring and kind.
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
So extremely happy with the care I have received through this journey. Thank you Dr. Lawson and team at Forsyth Plastic Surgery!
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Winston-Salem
2901 Maplewood Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Dr. George A. Lawson III, M.D., grew up in Aiken, SC, where he was valedictorian of his high school. He attended Wake Forest University and finished with honors. His medical school was completed at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he finished in the top 10 of his class and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
Dr. Lawson is proudly a Double-Board Certified surgeon, recognized by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His training includes a full General Surgery residency at Vanderbilt University and full Plastic Surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic. It was at the Mayo Clinic that he was nominated for the Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship and learned the most advanced and up-to-date procedures in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Lawson is a recent past President of the Medical Staff and recent Chief of Plastic Surgery at Medical Park Hospital. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters in plastic surgery, hand surgery, and general surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Faculty of the American College of Surgeons.
He moved back to Winston-Salem in 2012 to join Forsyth Plastic Surgery. His practice focuses on a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, and most of his elective/cosmetic procedures are completed at his in-office surgical suite – the Plastic Surgery Center of North Carolina. He enjoys golfing, fishing, cheering on the Demon Deacons, spending time with family and friends, and staying involved at his church.
excellent Doctor
Always 5 for me! Very kind
Doctor Lawson is the most wonderful surgeon ever. He has been taking care of my medical needs for over 13 years. He is so kind and empathetic. And also importantly, he is an excellent surgeon. I could not ask for better when dealing with challenging situations.
Seemed very knowledgeable, nice guy,good beside manors
Always kind and friendly; honest and professional. I highly recommend Dr Lawson!
Always a great experience!
Truly a very caring doctor and a very nice young man.
Dr Lawson is excellent. Extremely considerate and kind. His work is top notch!
Beautiful work. He and his staff are so caring and kind.
So extremely happy with the care I have received through this journey. Thank you Dr. Lawson and team at Forsyth Plastic Surgery!