Kevin Lawson, MD

Kevin Lawson, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with special training in hip and knee joint replacement. He also has expertise in surgical revision of previous hip or knee replacement. His clinical interests are in management of hip and knee arthritis, and treatment of orthopedic fragility fractures. As a Puget Sound native, he’s excited to return home and provide specialized hip and knee care to our community. Away from work, he enjoys our state’s many outdoor activities, especially skiing, hiking and biking. He is also a big fan of Seattle sports teams.

The conditions Dr. Lawson treats include:

• Hip arthritis and hip dysplasia
• Knee arthritis
• Failed prior arthroplasty surgery
• Fractures

Read Dr. Lawson's article contributions to the MultiCare Vitals blog:

• Knee pain from fall leads to unexpected double hip replacement
• After gastric bypass surgery, ‘I feel like I’m me again’

Languages: English

Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Professional School: Jefferson Medical College

Residency: University of Arizona

Fellowship: Stanford University

Medical Groups: MultiCare, MultiCare Medical Associates

Research: Lawson KA, Ayala AE, Larkin K, Seidel MJ. Anterior Percutaneous-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty: Surgical Technique and Early Outcomes. Arthroplast Today. 2020 Aug 27;6(4):716-720. doi: 10.1016/j.artd.2020.07.030. PMID: 32923556. 

Practice Philosophy: Pain and disability caused by hip and knee arthritis is life altering. My goals are to address my patients’ mobility and pain concerns while helping them regain function. I truly enjoy connecting with both my patients and their families by offering education and solution-driven treatment plans.