University of North Carolina, UNC Hospitals, Internal Medicine
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship
University of North Carolina, UNC Hospitals, Cardiology; University of North Carolina, UNC Hospitals, Interventional Cardiology
Patient Reviews
Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.8
June 27, 2025
Care and customer service was excellent and thorough
June 18, 2025
Dr Lawton is the best.
June 1, 2025
All very good.
May 25, 2025
This was my first visit. I really liked Dr. Lawton, but we were really just discussing my EKG and an upcoming stress test. There were no treatment options discussed yet, which I fully understood, since he needs more test results to determine appropriate options.
May 16, 2025
Each caregiver provided me with excellent service.
May 15, 2025
Excellent care provider. Discussed the current treatment plan and advised and explained the strategy more moving forward.
April 10, 2025
Dr. Lawton took the time to listen to me instead of rushing me through the appointment. He made me feel heard. So many times I feel doctors rush through the appointment and are not interested in my concern. Just nod and go on.
March 20, 2025
Doctor Lawton, is an excellent physician. He has a wonderful bedside manner. He always seems very concerned about me when I go in he’s very thorough he checks the records he looks back before he makes a decision. It’s been my pleasure to have him as my physician for many years . I feel completely safe in his treatment.
March 19, 2025
I was very pleased and relieved with the care and attention I received yesterday from Dr. Lawson and his assistant and look forward to coming back.
February 24, 2025
Everyone was very professional
February 4, 2025
My doctor is very compassionate. He explains everything. I have a lot of faith and trust in him.
January 27, 2025
I was completely taken back by how complete his questions were about my Healthcare My husband is his patient also but I am much more inquisitive. He answered all my questions plus gave much to think about me being more involved inta,ING care of myself. One reason because I have some issues I was unaware of.
Thank you Dr Lawton for being such a caring physician. Look forward to working with you for my health!
January 26, 2025
Dr. Lawton is top drawer!
January 26, 2025
Great Doctor and Staff!
January 20, 2025
I was very happy to be taken off of my blood thinners meds.
January 19, 2025
Dr. Lawton is an excellent physician.
January 18, 2025
He has been good with me from day one.
January 14, 2025
Everything was “top drawer”. GREAT.
December 6, 2024
Thanks Dr Lawton
November 29, 2024
I’m pleased with Dr Lawton. I know I have to play a big part in becoming healthier
November 27, 2024
Dr. Lawton was very kind & scheduled me for future tests for any treatment that I might need
November 24, 2024
Dr Lawton is excellent ! Professional, knowledgeable and a great listener. I have utmost confidence in him as my cardiologist .
November 11, 2024
Dr. Lawton shows genuine interest in my heart health. He takes time to engage in conversation about any concerns I may have.
November 10, 2024
Dr Lawton has always been great
October 29, 2024
Dr Lawton has always been friendly, professional and explained everything to my understanding. My wife is also a patient of Dr Lawton and totally agree.
October 29, 2024
Dr. Lawton provides very good advice and he is a great listener- he also considers all of your health problems
October 27, 2024
Dr. Lawton was pretty brief. He didn’t really discuss anything so I’m assuming this is good! I have appreciated his care over the years very much.
October 27, 2024
Very professional and friendly at same tlme
October 26, 2024
Service and attention to questions was great.
October 21, 2024
Dr. Cline has been my doctor for about 30 years. I am very well pleased. I hope he doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon. In fact I just referred him to someone who was asking about a doctor. I told her I would rate Dr. Cline with an A+
October 18, 2024
Dr Lawton has been my cardiologist for [...]. He is very through IN EXPLAINING my problem. Great cardiologist.
October 14, 2024
I have been very satisfied.
October 10, 2024
I enjoy my visit.
October 10, 2024
Dr Lawton and the technician doing the heart scan were very pleasant, professional and informative.
About Dr. Lawton
Dr. Lawton provides patients with the highest level of care in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular diseases.
Expertise
Board certified in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease, he is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Medical Association, the American Heart Association, the American Society of Echocardiography and the American College of Physicians. His special interests include interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular disease diagnosis and intervention.
Background
Joseph J. Lawton III, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a South Carolina native who received a bachelor’s degree in French from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his cardiology training at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill with fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology.
Leadership
Dr. Lawton has served as chief of Cardiology at Providence Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.
Medical Research
Dr. Lawton has been published in Catheterization & Cardiovascular Digest and Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management.