I'm going to miss him. He's an exceptional doctor.
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Locations of Richard Stephen Lawlis, MD

Biography

Ages Seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Language(s) Spoken
English
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Insurances accepted

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Reviews (564) for Richard Stephen Lawlis, MD

Overall
4.9*
averageRating metric
4.9
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
5.0
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider

Patient Comments**

5.0 Dec 12, 2024 I'm going to miss him. He's an exceptional doctor.
5.0 Dec 11, 2024 Dr. Lawlis, was very helpful with my husband's bloodwork and I am taking his recommendations
5.0 Dec 10, 2024 I'm sad the Dr Lawlis is retiring. He is the example of an outstanding primary care dr.
5.0 Dec 7, 2024 Dr Lawlis has been my primary care physician for the last eight years. His knowledge and concern is outstanding. I would gladly have him as my primary for the rest of my life. Unfortunately (for me and his other patients) he is retiring at the end of December. Thank you Doc for your superb care. Enjoy your retirement.
5.0 Dec 7, 2024 Best there is
5.0 Dec 6, 2024 Dr. Lawlis was very professional & listened to my concerns.
5.0 Dec 5, 2024 Excellent provider, sorry to see him retirering
5.0 Dec 5, 2024 He listens to your concerns, gives advice and explains clearly and calmly-
5.0 Dec 5, 2024 Knowledge, Courtesy, Respectful and Professional
4.8 Dec 3, 2024 Best Doctor. Have seen him for 21yars
5.0 Nov 28, 2024 A very wonderful provider. Very intelligent. One of the very best physicians I have ever had. Very sorry to hear that he is retiring. It will be difficult if not impossible to replace him.
5.0 Nov 26, 2024 Excellent
5.0 Nov 25, 2024 Very Knowledgeable as well as Personable. Has good recommendations for ongoing problems. Highly recommend him.
4.8 Nov 23, 2024 Great Doctor, to bad he's retiring
5.0 Nov 23, 2024 One of the best PDP that I ever had in my life. Dr. Lawlis truly cared about his patients.
5.0 Nov 23, 2024 Fantastic
5.0 Nov 22, 2024 He answered all my questions, thoroughly and professionally
4.8 Nov 22, 2024 Dr. Lawliss does an excellent job of taking care of my health.
5.0 Nov 21, 2024 He has been our primary since both of us turned 65. Really hate to see him go. But he deserves retirement. One of the most compassionate doctors I have ever had.
5.0 Nov 20, 2024 Super listener, great at referrals and provided excellent answer to my questions.
4.8 Nov 20, 2024 Best Doctor ever
4.8 Nov 19, 2024 Very professional!!!
5.0 Nov 19, 2024 Lifetime friend, knowledgeable, listens to his patients concerns, always has been available when I needed medical attention
5.0 Nov 16, 2024 Caring, soft spoken, took immediate action to order my back x-Ray.
4.7 Nov 16, 2024 Don't let him retire
4.8 Nov 15, 2024 Thorough. Listens Kind.
5.0 Nov 3, 2024 Has always been an outstanding PCP
5.0 Nov 1, 2024 Outstanding-Don't let him retire!
5.0 Oct 31, 2024 He is always willing to listen and work with me.
5.0 Oct 31, 2024 Amazing man to see that he sees me as more than a number and cared for me as a patient with needs in the moment.
5.0 Oct 31, 2024 Great doctor. Very knowledgeable and listens. Refers to excellent specialists.
5.0 Oct 30, 2024 For over 15 years he has been fantastic. I hate to see him retire.

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