Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
UAB Hospital Birmingham
619 19th St S, 
Birmingham, AL 

Overview

Prentiss Lawson is a Pain Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lawson has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 103 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine, 2008

Specialties

Pain Medicine

Licenses

Anesthesiology in AL

Hospital Affiliations

St. Vincent's East
University Of Alabama Hospital
St Vincent's Birmingham

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UAB Hospital Birmingham
619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249
Other Locations
UAB Highlands
1201 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205

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. Prentiss Lawson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Prentiss Lawson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Prentiss Lawson by calling their office at 205-934-4696. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Prentiss Lawson a top-rated expert for Sacroiliac Joint Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prentiss Lawson is classified as an Advanced expert for Sacroiliac Joint Disease, 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. Prentiss Lawson specialize in?

While Dr. Prentiss Lawson is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Shoulder Arthroscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.

Does Dr. Prentiss Lawson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Prentiss Lawson has published 103 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sacroiliac Joint Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Prentiss Lawson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Prentiss Lawson accept my insurance?

Dr. Prentiss Lawson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-934-4696 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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