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William Lawrence, D.O.
The Orthopaedic Center
Orthopedics: Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Hand Procedures
Rogersville, Athens, Madison, Florence
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
1.8K Ratings
544 Comments
Dr. William Lawrence is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery and specializes in general orthopedics, joint replacements, regenerative medicines, and sports medicines.
4.9
1.8K Ratings
544 Comments
Dr. William Lawrence is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery and specializes in general orthopedics, joint replacements, regenerative medicines, and sports medicines.
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Dr. William Lawrence attended the University of Southern Mississippi before completing medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He then went on to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency in Kansas City, Missouri, where he met Dr. Patrick Boyett. Dr. Lawrence moved to Jackson, MS and worked as an orthopaedic surgeon there for 5 1/2 years.
Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Boyett founded OrthoSports Athens in 2011, and Dr. Lawrence moved to Athens in 2012. Dr. Lawrence is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Lawrence enjoys spending time with each patient and helping them improve their mobility and function. He practices general orthopaedics and focuses his practice on Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, and Hand Procedures.
Dr. Lawrence enjoys spending time with his wife Lynn, son William, and daughter Claire. Bill is an avid outdoorsman who loves to hunt and fish. He also enjoys spending time at the farm he owns with Dr. Boyett.
Residency
Medical Center of Independence
Independence, MO
Medical Education
University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences)
Kansas City, MO
Board Certifications
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Specializing In
General Orthopaedics
Joint Replacement
Knee
mi-eye 2™
Regenerative Medicine
Shoulder
Sports Medicine
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This is for the person who actually saw me, but Dr. Lawrence is a very good doctor.
Explained diagnosis and medical options in easily understood terms. Pleasant and polite. Caring and concerned that I know that I’m in control of decision about surgery.
Love my Dr great man
Excellent surgeon, put together a great recovery plan. I highly recommend Dr. Lawrence
Very nice attitude and concern about my condition. Very good expertise and knowledge… Thank you!
Dr.Lawrence was nothing short on his bedside manner. I like the way he was direct and to the point.
Great, down to earth Dr. Cares for his patients
Love Dr. Lawrence. You get the whole package with him professional, informative and willing to listen to the patients concerns and questions
Listens to you and explains everything clearly..
The best!