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R. Scott Lawson, M.D.

Education

  • Residency in Radiation Oncology
    Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
  • Internship in Internal Medicine
    Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
  • Medical Doctorate
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
  • Clinical Assistant Professor - Dept. of Radiation Oncology
    University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 2006-2010

Accolades & Memberships

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • Summa cum laude UT Health Science Center
  • Georgia State Rep ACR, 2002-2003
  • American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American College of Radiology
  • American Board of Radiology
  • Texas Medical Society
  • Comal County Medical Society(President 2008-2010)
  • Tri-County Medical Society

Publications

  • Benefits and Pitfalls of IMRT in Whole Lung Irradiation in Children

    Resident Research Day, Emory University School of Medicine, 2003

  • Comparison of Conventional and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) in Children Requiring Whole Lung Radiation 

    American Radium Society, 2003

  • RadioOncologic principles in the Treatment of Skin Cancers

    Department of Radiation Oncology Grand Rounds. Emory University School of Medicine, 2003

  • Genitourinary Malignancies

    Grady Hospital School of Radiotherapy, resident lecture series, 2003

  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery vs. Intensity Modulated Radiosurgery: Cheers and Challenges

    Resident Research Day, Emory University School of Medicine, 2002

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  • Review of Cumnt Treatment for Anal Cancer

    Department of Radiation Oncology Grand Rounds, Emory University School of Medicine, 2002

  • Metallothionein, Glutathione, and Cysteine Transport in Pulmonary Artery Endothelial Cells and NIH/3T3 Cells

    American Journal of Physiology, 1998

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Research Interest

Dr. Lawson specializes in adult radiation oncology with special interests in breast, prostate, lung, and head & neck malignancies as well as stereotactic body radiosurgery.

Other Information

Dr. Lawson and his wife have two children and are avid travelers and enjoy hiking, mountain biking, winter sports and horseback riding with their daughters.