Oncology
Laura Lawson, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery, Vanderbilt University; Medical Director, St. Thomas Health Breast Cancer Program
Laura L. Lawson, MD, is a board-certified breast surgical oncologist practicing at the Nashville Breast Center in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of Tennessee Oncology. She specializes in the surgical management of breast cancer and related breast diseases, including breast cancer genetics and abdominal wall reconstruction following oncologic resections. Dr. Lawson treats patients with early-stage and advanced breast malignancies, emphasizing personalized care that matches treatment to individual
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Breast Surgery (American Society of Breast Surgeons)
Education & Training
- Vanderbilt University — Fellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2003-2004
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Residency, General Surgery, 1998-2003
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine — M.D., 1998
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- TriStar Summit Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice