Dr. Richard Lawton | Mc Cook, NE Orthopaedic Surgeon - Stryker
Orthopedics • McCook, NE
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
Medical Specialist Center, 1301 East H Street, McCook, NE 69001
Phone
308-344-8285
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What specialties does Dr. Lawton focus on?
Knee and Hip, with emphasis on sports medicine and joint replacement of the hips, knees, and shoulders.
What other conditions does Dr. Lawton treat?
Arthritis, fractures, and other injuries.
Where did Dr. Lawton receive his education?
BA in psychology from Colorado College; MA and PhD in industrial/organizational psychology from DePaul University; MD from Emory University.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades: 4.0/5.0 (10 ratings)
Patients praise
- Highly recommended by patients
- Skilled in knee replacement surgery
- Supportive PA and nursing staff
Common complaints
- Limited number of public reviews available
"Dr. Lawton did both of my knee replacements. I would highly recommend him! Vary talented man, his PA and the nurses are wonderful and ..."
— Community Hospital Facebook page post commentSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Richard Wilroy, DO - Pain Management Specialist in Bridgeport, NE — May 14, 2026
- Orthopedic Surgeon Returns to Cedar County Memorial Hospital - El Dorado Springs Sun — Jul 1, 2026
- Dr. Richard Ursone, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon in Schertz, TX — May 14, 2026
- Richard L. Katz, MD - Physician | OrthoNY — Aug 5, 2025
- BBGH Welcomes Dr. Loutzenhiser, MD to GNMSS as Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon - KOLT – 690 AM and 101.7 FM — Feb 28, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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