K. Michele Lawson, DO

Kathryn "Michele" Lawson, DO, is a board-certified rheumatologist who pays careful attention to the impact a rheumatologic condition can have on a patient’s overall health. Dr. Lawson’s goal is to help patients navigate through the different treatment options to find the right fit for them. Her areas of expertise include:

• NEW: Online doctor visits

• Gout

• Lupus

• Myositis

• Osteoporosis

• Psoriatic and rheumatoid arthritis

• Spondyloathropagies

• Vasculitis and polymyalgia rheumatica

About Me

I am a Florida native who practiced as a hospitalist in Tampa and Chicago before completing a two-year fellowship in rheumatology. As a board-certified internist, I spend time reviewing my patient’s medical records prior to each office visit so that I have a good understanding of their entire health history.

Safety is a top priority for me and attention to detail is important given the complexities of medications. While I am excited to offer the most advanced and comprehensive treatments available, I also understand that in some cases close monitoring is all that is needed and a less aggressive approach is sometimes best.

Specialties

• Rheumatology
• Internal Medicine

Boards

• American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
• American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

Languages

• English

Hospital Affiliation

• Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
• Baptist Medical Center South

Legal Practice Name

• Baptist Primary Care Inc.