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Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

Medical Specialist Center, 1301 East H Street, McCook, NE 69001

Phone

308-344-8285

Email

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Knee
  • Hip
  • Shoulders
  • Sports medicine
  • Joint replacement
  • Arthritis care
  • Fractures
  • Orthopedic sports medicine

Team

  • Dr. Richard Lawton, M.D. — Orthopedic Surgeon

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

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 ..."

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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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