Dr. Joseph Lawton III, MD
Dr. Joseph Lawton III, MD is a cardiologist in West Columbia, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lawton III has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center and Lexington Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center - Suite 300
2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 300 West Columbia, SC 29169Compare with other Cardiologists
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Medical University Of South Carolina
Medical School, 1989
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Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center - Suite 300
Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center - Columbia
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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