Dr. Abigail C. Lawler
Overview
Dr. Abigail Lawler is a specialty care physician board certified in neurology at Inova who specializes in movement disorders, memory disorders and disorders of the autonomic nervous system. In 2022, after several years as the Medical Director of the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego and working in private practice, Dr. Lawler joined the Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center to serve as the program’s Autonomics Director as well as its fifth movement disorders specialist Dr. Lawler is originally from Ohio, where she completed her undergraduate degree at Ohio University and studied abroad through Duke University in Costa Rica, completing a Spanish immersion program. She came back to Ohio for medical school at the University of Toledo and then went on to complete her residency training in neurology at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Lawler stayed at Georgetown University to complete a fellowship in movement and memory disorders with a concentration in autonomic disorders, helped start Georgetown’s first-ever parkinsonism and dementia clinic, and participated in baseline cognitive and neurologic assessments of retired National Football League (NFL) players for the NFL Players Association. Dr. Lawler is well versed in treating many neurologic conditions but specializes in treating movement disorders. She offers a wide variety of treatment and advanced diagnostic options beyond traditional medical management for Parkinson’s disease, including deep brain stimulation, Duopa, subcutaneous levodopa skin pumps and skin biopsies. Dr. Lawler also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of autonomic disorders like postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, muscle dystonia and spasticity, as well as all the various types of dementia. Dr Lawler is currently developing the first-ever autonomic lab at Inova to help diagnose and treat patients with different types of dysautonomia.
Dr. Lawler is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Memory Loss, and Dry Mouth.
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44055 Riverside Pkwy, 110, Leesburg, VA 20176
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Abigail C. Lawler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Abigail C. Lawler?
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Is Dr. Abigail C. Lawler a top-rated expert for Movement Disorders?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Abigail C. Lawler is classified as an Distinguished expert for Movement Disorders, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Abigail C. Lawler specialize in?
While Dr. Abigail C. Lawler is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Memory Loss. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Abigail C. Lawler accept my insurance?
Dr. Abigail C. Lawler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-4200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Movement DisordersDr. Lawler isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Lawler isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
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- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Lawler isAdvanced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Dry MouthDr. Lawler isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Memory LossDr. Lawler isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Myoclonus-DystoniaDr. Lawler isAdvanced. Learn about Myoclonus-Dystonia.
- Oppenheim DystoniaDr. Lawler isAdvanced. Learn about Oppenheim Dystonia.
- Pyridoxine DeficiencyDr. Lawler isAdvanced. Learn about Pyridoxine Deficiency.
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- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Lawler isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Lawler isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- DysarthriaDr. Lawler isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Essential TremorDr. Lawler isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Lawler isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Foot DropDr. Lawler isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.