Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Joshua Lawson is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee replacement and complex revision surgery. He provides comprehensive care for patients with hip and knee arthritis, joint damage, mobility limitations, and other conditions affecting the lower extremities.
A Chattanooga native, Dr. Lawson graduated from Hixson High School in 2005 before attending Lee University on a golf scholarship, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. He returned to the Chattanooga area after completing advanced fellowship training in complex and revision hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Lawson is committed to partnering with each patient to develop a treatment plan that addresses their individual condition and long-term goals, whether through conservative care or surgical intervention.
- Adult hip replacement
- Adult knee replacement
- Complex revision surgery
- Partial knee replacement
- Quad-sparing total knee replacement
- Minimally traumatic total knee replacement
- Robotic-assisted knee replacement
- Specialized direct anterior approach to hip replacement
- Total joint replacement
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Lawson is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and is also certified in the Stryker Mako Robotic System.
Undergraduate Education
Lee University
Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry
Dr. Lawson attended Lee University on a golf scholarship while pursuing his undergraduate degree. He is a Chattanooga native and graduated from Hixson High School in 2005.
Medical School
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Memphis, Tennessee
Doctor of Medicine, 2013
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Five-year orthopaedic surgery residency
Fellowship
Complex & Revision Hip and Knee Replacement
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Dr. Lawson completed advanced fellowship training in complex and revision hip and knee replacement under the direction of Dr. Arthur Malkani at the University of Louisville. During his fellowship, he authored several nationally published presentations and papers focused on joint replacement surgery.
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- International Congress of Joint Reconstruction
- AO Foundation
- Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – McCallie Office
- Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – Dayton Office
- Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – Hixson Office
Dr. Lawson maintains privileges at Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery Center, Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, and Erlanger East Hospital.
Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Lawson
If you are experiencing persistent hip or knee pain, arthritis, stiffness, limited mobility, or difficulty participating in the activities you enjoy, Dr. Lawson can evaluate your condition and discuss appropriate treatment options.
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