Dr. James W Lawler MD
Orthopedist
1250 Peach St Suite B San Luis Obispo CA, 93401About
Dr. James Lawler is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dr. Lawler specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Lawler tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1974
Medical College of Wisconsin 1974
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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