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Dr. Michael Lawton, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 60
Dr. Michael Lawton, MD
4.5 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Lawton, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ.
Dr. Michael Lawton, MD
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Dr. Michael Lawton, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 60
Phoenix, AZ
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34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Lawton, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ.

About

Dr. Lawton graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Lawton, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ and has 34 years experience. Dr. Lawton currently practices at Barrow Brain and Spine and are affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Lawton has experience treating conditions like Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) and Traumatic Brain Injury among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lawton received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Lawton's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Lawton also speaks French. Dr. Lawton is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

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Destruction of Brain Tumor
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Brain Surgery
Brain Aneurysm
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Subdural Hemorrhage
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cervical Stenosis
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Back Pain
Birth Defects
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Extradural Hemorrhage
Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Moyamoya Disease
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
    Bronze 60 HDHP (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • LocalPlus

Locations

  1. 1 Barrow Brain and Spine
    2910 N 3rd Ave Ste 200, Phoenix, AZ 85013
  2. 2 University of California San Francisco
    505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
  3. 3 Barrow Neurosurgical Associates LTD.
    2910 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lawton
4.5
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 15, 2023
He's a very good listener and takes very good care of his patience. He is very thorough when it comes to any procedures that need to be done and explain.
Sharon Kennedy — Nov 15, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • John Hopkins University
    1991
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Barrow Neur Inst
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Lawton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lawton's profile.

Dr. Lawton frequently treats the following conditions: Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) and Traumatic Brain Injury. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Lawton, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Lawton, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ