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William Lawrence, D.O.
The Orthopaedic Center
Orthopedics: Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Hand Procedures
Rogersville, Athens, Madison, Florence
4.9
1.6K Ratings
497 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
1.6K Ratings
497 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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Great caring doctor
Dr. Lawrence was excellent! He scoped both of my shoulders and I would definetly return to him for future care.
Dr. Lawrence has always been professional, while at the same time, being personable while treating all my issues through the years! I would highly recommend him to anyone.
I’d like to give him an excellent rating in every area. Very competent, knowledgeable , compassionate and so kind. I am so blessed and relieved that I was referred to him. Thank you
Such a very knowledgeable Dr. in his profession. Highly recommend.
I highly recommend Dr. Lawrence!!! He is a wonderful doctor, has a great personality, and genuinely cares about his patients!!!
Excelente atencion
A nice group of people and a great doctor!!
Dr. Lawrence is one of the best doctors at TOC. He is very direct, compassionate, and straight to the point doctor!! This is what I like.
Seen his NPR. Had a shoulder steroid injection. Everything went well.