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Dr. William Lawson, MD

Dr. William Lawson, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
55+ years of experience

Dr. William Lawson, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in New York, NY and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1965. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Dr. Lawson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Lawson specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews

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Dr. Lawson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lawson

3.7

25 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Malec – May 30, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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M. E. Scenna – Mar 07, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Irina in Brooklyn, NY – Jun 27, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Georgia in Smithtown, NY – May 31, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Dec 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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NYC10025 in New York, NY – Apr 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Lawson, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in New York, NY and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1965. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1970
  • Bronx Va Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1967
  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1966
  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1965
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Lawson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mount Sinai Hospital

      1 Gustave L Levy Pl
      New York, NY 10029
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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