Overview
Christopher Lawrence is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dr. Lawrence is highly rated in 58 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lawrence is currently accepting new patients.
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- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations
1962 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lawrence has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher H. Lawrence
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher H. Lawrence?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher H. Lawrence by calling their office at 843-722-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher H. Lawrence a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher H. Lawrence is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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. Christopher H. Lawrence specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher H. Lawrence is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Christopher H. Lawrence participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher H. Lawrence has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher H. Lawrence's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher H. Lawrence accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher H. Lawrence accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-722-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Lawrence isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- ColitisDr. Lawrence isDistinguished. Learn about Colitis.
- DiarrheaDr. Lawrence isDistinguished. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Lawrence isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Lawrence isDistinguished. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Lawrence isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Painful SwallowingDr. Lawrence isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Lawrence isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Lawrence isDistinguished. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Lawrence isDistinguished. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Lawrence isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Advanced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- CirrhosisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndoscopyDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastroparesisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- HiccupsDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Hiccups.
- IndigestionDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- JaundiceDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Morning SicknessDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Pancreas DivisumDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreas Divisum.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- ProctitisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- TenesmusDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AnemiaDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- BoilsDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- CarbuncleDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholangitisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Cyclic Vomiting SyndromeDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- Eosinophilic ColitisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Colitis.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Erythema NodosumDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Erythema Nodosum.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- FolliculitisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- GastrectomyDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- GastrostomyDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Gilbert SyndromeDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Gilbert Syndrome.
- HeartburnDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- HepatitisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis BDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Hepatitis CDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Lactose IntoleranceDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Lactose Intolerance.
- Liver FailureDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Neuroma Biliary TractDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Neuroma Biliary Tract.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Sphincter of Oddi DysfunctionDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction.
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)Dr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS).
- Wandering SpleenDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Wandering Spleen.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.

