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Dr. Herman Lawson Jr, MD

Dr. Herman Lawson Jr, MD

Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Herman Lawson Jr, MD is a family medicine physician in Harrisburg, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 1975. He is affiliated with Reading Hospital.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

3601 N Progress Ave Harrisburg, PA 17110

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3.7
3 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Doctor Lawson is routinely behind schedule but it is well worth the wait. He cares more about you than rushing through a visit so, once in the room, he still gives you his full attention and the time you need. I so appreciate that he has not adopted a cold, sterile "hospital" like approach, as front desk new hire have, now that Communiy Medical is a Holy Spirit family practice. Don't like Holy Spirit additions to waiting areas or push to its Urgent Care for sick visits.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
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DJ in Harrisburg, PA – May 18, 2017
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As a healthy 20-something, I didn't need to go to the doctor but I decided to use my insurance's free annual preventative care visit. Despite being perfectly healthy I was billed for a sick visit and told afterward that new patient visits don't qualify for preventative care. I was asked to come back for a full physical and to get blood work done a week before hand. When I came in for the blood work, I was told that no order had been placed for me. I'm done with them wasting my time and money.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Chris E in Harrisburg, PA – Mar 02, 2016
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Dr. Herman Lawson Jr, MD is a family medicine physician in Harrisburg, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 1975. He is affiliated with Reading Hospital.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Pennsylvania State University / Abington-ogontz Campus

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Community Medical Associates3601 N Progress Ave Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Holy Spirit Family Medicine205 Grandview Ave Ste 210 Camp Hill, PA 17011
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave
    Reading, PA 19611
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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