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

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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.
5.0 Oct 22, 2024 He listens and takes interest in your condition or needs.
5.0 Oct 14, 2024 Thank you for being an amazing Doctor, Dr. Lawlis!
5.0 Oct 13, 2024 Professional, knowledgeable and understanding.
4.8 Oct 12, 2024 Sad that he's retiring. Dr Lawles might have saved my life by catching a brest abnormality that was pointed out to his PA last year at my physical. The PA said nothing looked wrong. Dr Lawles quickly referred me to the breast cancer clinic at the Round Rock location and a growth was identified. Crossing my fingers for the biopsy results at this point.
5.0 Oct 11, 2024 Happy for him, but hate to see him retire. Awesome Dr and great individual!
5.0 Oct 6, 2024 He takes great care of me.
5.0 Oct 5, 2024 He has been a wonderful doctor and I will sure miss him! He's very patient with me and understanding of my patient to doctor questions and needs
4.8 Oct 5, 2024 He has gone beyond highl expectations in helping me with my healthcare. Trustworthy, knowledgeable, caring, and communicates well.
5.0 Oct 3, 2024 Dr Lawless is an excellent provider, I am really sad he is retiring.
5.0 Oct 1, 2024 Dr Lawlis is more of a friend than doctor, as he has gone through the same diagnosis as I did. He is one of the good guys. He listens to me and suggest proper treatments
5.0 Oct 1, 2024 Thorough, patient.
5.0 Sep 30, 2024 Professional, available when needed
5.0 Sep 28, 2024 Always takes time explaining everything, never rushed
5.0 Sep 28, 2024 Really good as always wishing Dr Lawlis a joyfull retirement
5.0 Sep 26, 2024 He is very caring and helpful. A very good listener to what your problems are!
4.7 Sep 26, 2024 He is very good listener. When you need help, he is quick to respond.
5.0 Sep 24, 2024 Dr Lawless is an excellent doctor/care provider! My husband and I will miss him, but wish him all the best in his retirement.
5.0 Sep 22, 2024 Dr. Lawlis has been my PCP for over 14 years. He is thorough and professional. He will be missed upon his upcoming retirement. Enjoy and relax.
5.0 Sep 22, 2024 He is the best! We will miss him when he retires at the end of Dec.
5.0 Sep 18, 2024 Talks so you understand what your problem is.
4.8 Sep 16, 2024 He's been my doctor for over 20 years. I trust him.
5.0 Sep 15, 2024 I have been a Dr Lawlis patient for several years, and have always appreciated his concern of my health.
5.0 Sep 15, 2024 He is the best and I will miss him.

*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.