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(251) 478-5005

Dr. Lawrence accepts the following insurance:

Anthem: National (BlueCard) PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California: Dental Blue 100/200/300
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: HealthyBlue 2.0; HealthyBlue Advantage

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No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Lawrence's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Autoimmune Diseases

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Lawrence treats Autoimmune Diseases more than 97% of his peers

Dr. Lawrence treats this condition more than 97% of his peers

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Arthritis

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Lawrence treats Arthritis more than 96% of his peers

Dr. Lawrence treats this condition more than 96% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Acute Gout
Allergic Arthritis
Arthritis of the Ankle
Arthritis of the Finger
Arthritis of the Foot
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Midfoot
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Spine
Arthritis of the Toe
Arthritis of the Wrist
Crystalline Arthritis
Gout
Hip Arthritis
Infectious Arthritis
Juvenile Gout
Knee Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Toe
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Seronegative Arthritis
Spondylarthritis
Wear & Tear Arthritis

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Low Back Pain

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Lawrence treats Low Back Pain more than 90% of his peers

Dr. Lawrence treats this condition more than 90% of his peers

Dr. Lawrence's conditions and procedures:

Achilles Tendinitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis
Autoimmune Diseases
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Disorders
Bursitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Difficulty With Walking
Fibromyalgia
Foot Conditions
Gout
Hand Conditions
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Drainage
Joint Pain
Knee Disorders
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pulmonary Disease
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Disorders
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Steroid Injection
Still's Disease
Trigger Point Injection
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis

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Dr. Lawrence's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lawrence

4.3

Based on 12 ratings

5 Stars	75%	(9)
4 Stars	8.333333333333334%	(1)
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What People Say About Dr. James Lawrence, MD

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I had been trying to get answers on all my pain, and after seeing 3 other drs, Dr lawerence diagnosed me with reumatoid arthritis in less than 6 months, he takes time and listens. He is a great Dr.

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This is a strange review because we first saw Dr. Lawrence 18 years ago in Pensacola. I will keep it simple - my daughter was understandably misdiagnosed by her pediatrician and Dr Lawrence solved the mystery in a short amount of visits. He literally saved my daughter's life. She had a very unusual illness related to strep in her bloodstream that mimicked Stills Disease. He made a decision to remove her tonsils at a very young age and saved her heart from permanent damage. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

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Susan in Mobile, AL – Jun 30, 2016

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This man will NOT let you speak or tell him how you are feeling. He does ALL the talking. The first day I say him was in June 2014. He stuck his head in the door of the room I was in and said I will be in. in a minute and I will fix you cause I'm going to put you on a 20,000 medicine. He never gave me the medicine yet has told another Rheumatologist that I was Non Compliant. The new RA dr will not see me because of his reply to her. I do not have a RA dr because of him. No respect for him.

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Sherry in Mobile, AL – Jun 23, 2016

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My Exsperience at Dr Lawrence's office was the BEST EXSPERIENCE that I have ever had at any Dr's office. He takes time to get to know you as a patient. He makes sure that he meets your health needs.He clearly is passionate and devoted to EXCELLENT SERVICE. Meeting Dr Lawrence LITERALLY CHANGED MY LIFE and my Health. My Health has DRASTALICLLY CHANGED because of him and his Staff. God Bless Dr Lawrence and his Staff.

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Chandrika Winbush in Mobile Al – Feb 10, 2016

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About Me

Biography

Dr. James Lawrence, MD is a Pediatric Rheumatology Specialist in Mobile, AL and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU School of Medicine, Shreveport medical school in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilit...

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Specialties

Pediatric Rheumatology

Board Certifications

Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatrics

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Education

1992

Saint Louis University Hospital

Fellowship Hospital

1986

U South Ala

Residency Hospital

1984

U South Ala

Internship Hospital

1983

LSU School of Medicine, Shreveport

Medical School

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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