Kathleen E Lawson, FNP MSN| Gastroenterology, General Surgery | MedStar Health
Kathleen E Lawson

Kathleen E Lawson, FNP MSN
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (148 reviews)

Specialties: Gastroenterology, General Surgery

Languages: English, Spanish

Clinical areas of focus

  • Enterectomy
  • Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Surgery
  • Hernia Repair
Show More

Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Abdominal Mass
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abdominal Wall Abscess
  • Adrenal Gland Disorder
  • Adrenal Tumor
  • Anal Abscess
  • Anal Fissures
  • Benign Breast Tumor
  • Bowel Obstruction
  • Breast Abscess
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cysts
  • Breast Lump
  • Burn Injuries
  • Cervical Lymph Node Disorders
  • Chronic Wounds
  • Cutaneous Abscess
  • Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
  • Cutaneous Melanoma
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Depression
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Diverticulitis
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Endometriosis
  • Enlarged Lymph Nodes
  • Esophageal Hernia
  • Femoral Hernia
  • Furuncle
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Gallstones
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hydrocele
  • Incisional Hernia
  • Intestinal Stenosis
  • Ischemic Colitis
  • Lipoma Of Skin
  • Liver Tumors
  • Malabsorption
  • Melanoma
  • Mesenteric Ischemia
  • Obesity
  • Oral Ulcers
  • Perianal Fistula
  • Peripheral Artery Disease
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Pilar Cysts
  • Polycystic Liver Disease
  • Postoperative Adhesions
  • Postoperative Bleeding
  • Postprocedural States
  • Pyloric Stenosis
  • Seroma
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin Lesion
  • Small Bowel Obstruction
  • Splenic Diseases
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Stomach Ulcers
  • Surgical Scars
  • Surgical Site Infection
  • Thyroid Nodules
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
  • Vascular Malformation
  • Vascular Tumors
Show All Show Less

Procedures I perform

  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Abscess Incision And Drainage
  • Breast Biopsy
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Colectomy
  • Colostomy
  • Cystitis Treatment
  • Cystorrhaphy, Simple
  • Dialysis Access
  • Enterectomy
  • Enterocele Repair
  • Esophagectomy
  • Excision Of Skin Lesions
  • Fasciotomy
  • Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Surgery
  • Gastrostomy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hernia Repair
  • Hydrocele Repair
  • Jejunostomy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Laser Prostate Surgery
  • Liver Resection
  • Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Mastectomy
  • Melanoma Resection
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Parotid Biopsy
  • Parotid Surgery
  • Pilonidal Cyst Treatment
  • Proctectomy
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
  • Skin Debridement
  • Skin Graft
  • Splenectomy
  • Splenic Artery Ligation
  • Surgical Oncology Surgery
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Tissue Expansion
  • Tracheostomy
  • Tumor Surgery
  • Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
  • Wound Closure
Show All button Press enter to expand Show Less

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.9
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • Oct 21, 2025

    I truly enjoyed my visit with Dr. Kat.

  • Oct 15, 2025

    Gave me the good prep. Excellent experience.

  • Oct 14, 2025

    I was included in decision-making for my care. Dr. Lawson was great. Very efficient