Overview
Cort D. Lawton, MD, is an independent orthopedic surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Algonquin, Illinois, near Chicago. He provides personalized care for diseases and disorders of soft tissues, bones, and joint conditions. Dr. Lawton starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, he works with you to create a personalized care plan for your needs.
Dr. Lawton is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, Bursitis, Osteotomy, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.
Dr. Lawton is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 50 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1401 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104
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. Cort D. Lawton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cort D. Lawton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cort D. Lawton by calling their office at 779-696-4400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Cort D. Lawton a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cort D. Lawton is classified as an Advanced expert for Tendinitis, 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. Cort D. Lawton specialize in?
While Dr. Cort D. Lawton is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Cort D. Lawton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Cort D. Lawton has published 50 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tendinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Cort D. Lawton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Cort D. Lawton accept my insurance?
Dr. Cort D. Lawton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 779-696-4400 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Baker CystDr. Lawton isAdvanced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BursitisDr. Lawton isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Lawton isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Lawton isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Lawton isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Lawton isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Lawton isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Lawton isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- CoccydyniaDr. Lawton isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Lawton isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- Fibrous DysplasiaDr. Lawton isExperienced. Learn about Fibrous Dysplasia.

