Jeffrey Lawton, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2002 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Orthopaedic Surgery
Biographical Sketch
Jeffrey Lawton, MD, joins Cleveland Clinic from the University of Kentucky Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, where he was Chief of the Combined Orthopaedic/Plastic Hand Surgery Service and Director of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Student Clerkships.
After receiving his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Lawton obtained his orthopaedic surgery residency from Northwestern University in Chicago. He then completed his fellowship at the Raymond Curtis National Center for Treatment of the Hand and Upper Extremity in Baltimore. Dr. Lawton is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the National Board of Medical Examiners. He has received a certificate of added qualification in Hand Surgery.
Among his honors and awards are the Thomas D. Brower Orthopaedic Excellence in Teaching Award and membership in Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He is the author of multiple journal articles and has given numerous presentations at national meetings. Dr. Lawton’s specialty interests include congenital/pediatric and post-traumatic reconstruction and elbow conditions, in addition to the full spectrum of hand and upper-extremity problems.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI |
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| Internship: | Northwestern Memorial Hospital, GENERAL SURGERY, Chicago, IL |
| Residency: | Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL |
| Fellowship: | Union Memorial Hospital - Curtis National Hand Center, Hand Surgery, Baltimore, MD |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Arthritis, arthroscopy, avascular necrosis, biceps tendon injuries, congenital deformities, elbow replacement, elbow surgery, fractures, hand surgery, nerve injuries, pediatric, peripheral nerve, surgery, reconstruction, sports medicine, trauma, wrist reconstruction and wrist surgery.
Innovations & Patents
Design of surgical instruments and implants
Awards & Honors
- Certificate of Added Qualification, Hand Surgery
- Fellowship in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- America's Top Physicians
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- Mid-America Orthopaedic Society
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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Consulting. Dr. Lawton receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
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