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Dr. John Lawson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 70
Dr. John Lawson, MD
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Dr. John Lawson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Suffolk, VA.
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Dr. John Lawson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 70
Suffolk, VA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. John Lawson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Suffolk, VA.

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Dr. John Lawson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Suffolk, VA and has 44 years experience. They graduated from Emory University. They currently practice at Gastrointestinal and Liver Specialists of Tidewater, PLLC and are affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Dr. Lawson has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Dysphagia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lawson received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Lawson is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Constipation
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Constipation
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Cirrhosis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Enteritis
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Gastrointestinal and Liver Specialists of Tidewater, PLLC
    5839 Harbour View Blvd Ste 200, Suffolk, VA 23435
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  2. 2 Office
    3009 Corporate Ln Ste 220, Suffolk, VA 23434
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Lawson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lawson's profile.

Dr. Lawson frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Dysphagia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Lawson, MD is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Lawson, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Obici Hospital

    2800 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA

  • Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center

    3636 High St, Portsmouth, VA

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA