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Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD

Internal Medicine•Female•Age 64

Internal Medicine

Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Oceanside, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1987. She is affiliated with Tri-city Medical Center. Her office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD

Waring Court Pediatric & Adult

3230 Waring Ct Ste J Oceanside, CA 92056
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lawson

2.5

Based on 36 ratings

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2 Star
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Great doctor
She took my concerns seriously, offered a great deal if knowledge and help, performed all needed tests. She is very personable and thirough.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alice Molina – May 19, 2022
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Dr. Lawson is the most arrogant Doctor I have ever visited. Her attitude towards the patient, her Medical peers and that only her opinion counts, hints to me she has a Narcissistic personality. She wouldn't accept any medical records from my previous Doctors. Gave me a diagnosis of my symptoms with limited testing. Another tell-tale sign of her personality, is the way the staff reacts around her give the appearance they are intimidated by her. I would never recommend Dr. Lawson to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Angelo Calderone – Feb 25, 2021
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Competent, caring and thorough
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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A very good PCP – Dec 14, 2020
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Never calls back
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 31, 2020
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I am upgrading my review from a 2 to a 4 because Dr. Lawson has an excellent office staff. I did tell them I was changing Doctors before they put a referral in for me to see a gastrointerioligist after I told them I was not coming back-but they followed up on lab work and mailed results to me. The office staff is excellent. Unfortunately Dr. Lawson and I did not connect as mentioned in my previous review.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
6 people found this helpful
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C. AMORUSO – Sep 19, 2019
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I have been a patient for 15 years and never felt rushed. Her office always returned my phone calls. My health has improved with her guidance and care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 13, 2019
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I think she is very good, she does listen to you and when you call her office they answer and I never have to wait to make an appointment. If I need to see her the same day, they make it happen. I think she is very caring and Kind.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2019
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She Is rushed and doesn't take time to listen to you or let you talk an ask questions.She is in and out of the room several times and your saying but wait a minute. Very frustrating . After a year I gave up and changed Dr.s. The staff never calls you back after you leave many message. You never get to talk to anyone when call it goes to message machine. One I had to call the office next door for them to ask them to call me. Another time I had to drive to their office to make an appointment !!!!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Betz in Vista, CA – Apr 30, 2017
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Biography

Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Oceanside, CA and has over 36 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from...Read more

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
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Education

1987
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Medical School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Does Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD accept any insurance plans?

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What conditions does Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD treat?

Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD frequently treats the following conditions: Diarrhea, Yeast Infections, and Abdominal Pain. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD's office address?

Dr. Lawson's office is located at 3230 Waring Ct Ste J, Oceanside, CA 92056. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Is Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD is affiliated with Tri-city Medical Center.

How much experience does Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD have?

Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD has over 35 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 2.5/5 for Dr. Catherine Lawson, MD. Patients say that the appointment wasn't rushed and they trusted the provider's decisions. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

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No malpractice claims found for California
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Check if Dr. Lawson treats your condition or procedure

Dr. Lawson's conditions and procedures:

  • Diarrhea
  • Yeast Infections
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Anemia
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Back Pain
  • Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchitis
  • Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cellulitis
  • Constipation
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Cough
  • Diabetes Type 2
  • Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Esophagitis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gout
  • Heart Disease
  • Hernia
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Joint Pain
  • Limb Pain
  • Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
  • Lipid Disorders
  • Low Back Pain
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
  • Nausea
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Overweight
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
  • Perimenopause
  • Pneumonia
  • Proteinuria
  • Purpura
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Rosacea
  • Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Sinus Bradycardia
  • Symptomatic Menopause
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Wheezing
  • Advance Directive End of Life Planning
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
  • Immunization Administration
  • Pap Smear
  • Wellness Examination

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Dr. Lawson accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
AWH Southern California HMO
Basic HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
Open Choice PPO
Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
Savings Plus of CA EPO
Anthem Blue Cross
Advantage HMO
California Care Large Group HMO
California Care Small Group HMO
Pathway EPO
Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
Select CA HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
Priority Select HMO
Select PPO
Blue Shield of California
Access Plus HMO
Access Plus Savenet HMO
Blue Shield of California PPO
Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
Bronze Full 4500 PPO
Local Access Plus HMO
Platinum 90 PPO
Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
Silver 70 PPO
First Health
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Health Net
CA CommunityCare Network HMO
CA Employer Group Plans HMO
CA Healthnet PPO
CA Individual & Family PPO
CA WholeCare Network HMO
ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
PureCare HSP Individual and Family Plans POS
Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
Humana
Choice Care PPO
Choice POS
National POS
Oscar Health
Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
Sharp Health Plan
Choice
Value HMO
UnitedHealthCare
SignatureValue - CA HMO
SignatureValue Alliance

Locations

Waring Court Pediatric & Adult

Douglas A Stein MD3230 Waring Ct Ste J Oceanside, CA 92056
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