Overview
Dr. James Lawrence is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of South Carolina. He is also an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. His expertise and interests include minimally invasive spinal surgery, cervical and lumbar disk problems and stenosis, complex adult spinal deformity surgery, complex spinal trauma, and spinal tumors.After graduating from his undergraduate studies at Trinity College, Dr. Lawrence received medical and business degrees from the University of Connecticut. He then completed his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Yale. Dr. Lawrence completed fellowship training in Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spine Surgery at the prestigious Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He was then in full-time academic spine practice at Albany Medical Center in upstate New York before moving to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.Dr. Lawrence has authored numerous publications in the basic science and clinical practice of spine surgery and many chapters in leading textbooks in Spinal Surgery. He has presented award-winning research internationally and at numerous national meetings, including the North American Spine Society, the Cervical Spine Research Society, the Scoliosis Research Society, the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has also been the recipient of numerous teaching and patient care awards over his career.Dr. Lawrence's current research interests surround the development of original techniques and instruments in spinal surgery, outcomes research, and the basic science and physiology of the intervertebral disk.
Dr. Lawrence is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Lawrence is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5500 Front Street, Nexton Medical Park, Suite 340, Summerville, SC 29483
5500 Front Street, Nexton Medical Park, Suite 340, Summerville, SC 29483
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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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MUSC Health Orthopaedics At West Ashley Medical Pavilion
Dr. Lee Leddy did his undergraduate work at Emory University where he received his BS in biological science while lettering on the varsity basketball team. He then received his M.D. from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Leddy went back to Emory University to complete his internship and residency in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He joined MUSC in 2009 after completing a fellowship in orthopaedic oncology at Emory University where he helped establish the sarcoma program and is currently the leader of the Sarcoma Disease Focus Team at Hollings Cancer Center.Dr. Leddy currently serves as the chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and the chief of the Musculoskeletal Integrated Center of Clinical Excellence (ICCE). He is actively involved in both clinical and basic science research and collaborates in the Sarcoma Immunotherapy Lab.As a member of the MUSC Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine, Dr. Leddy's primary focus is providing excellent care to patients with benign and malignant bone and soft tissues tumors in children and adults, metastatic bone cancer, fracture care, and primary and revision hip replacements. Dr. Leddy is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, Bone Tumor, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Leddy is currently accepting new patients.
MUSC Health Orthopaedics At North Area Medical Pavilion
Dr. Christopher E. Gross is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery currently serving as the Director of the Foot and Ankle Division and Fellowship Director at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed a fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery after completing his residency training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He graduated from Harvard Medical School. As an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Gross is interested in complex reconstruction of the ankle in addition to cartilage injuries that range from small defects to end-stage ankle arthritis. With his partner Dr. Scott, he has developed a multidisciplinary research division by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, improved implant design, and long-term patient outcomes. He is the author of over 90 published journal articles, 30 textbook chapters, and is the editor/author of a textbook about Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery. He has over 250 national and international presentations relating to orthopaedics. Dr. Gross is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Flat Feet, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Gross is currently accepting new patients.
Southeastern Spine Institute
Richard Frisch is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Frisch is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Frisch is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Lawrence
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Lawrence?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Lawrence by calling their office at 843-876-0111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Lawrence a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Lawrence is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. James Lawrence specialize in?
While Dr. James Lawrence is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. James Lawrence participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Lawrence has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. James Lawrence's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Lawrence accept my insurance?
Dr. James Lawrence accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-0111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Spinal StenosisDr. Lawrence isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- LaminectomyDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Lawrence isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- ArthritisDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone GraftDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Lawrence isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.