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David Lawson, MD, Oncology, Atlanta, GA

David H Lawson MD

Hematologic Oncology, Melanoma


Professor of Hematology & Oncology, Emory University

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  • 1365 Clifton Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30322

  • Phone+1 404-778-1900

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Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1977 - 1979
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1977
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1975 - 2025
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
  • Atlanta Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2005, 2007, 2009-2014
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous Melanoma  
    Douglas Grossman, Sancy A Leachman, Larissa Korde, Elizabeth I Buchbinder, Emily Y Chu, Julia A Curtis, Laura K Ferris, Kenneth F Grossmann, Siwen Hu-Lieskovan, Joanne..., JAMA Dermatology
  • T Cell Receptor Sequencing of Activated CD8 T Cells in the Blood Identifies Tumor-Infiltrating Clones That Expand After PD-1 Therapy and Radiation in a Melanoma Patient  
    Jonathan J Masor, Juan Sarmiento, Walter J Curran, David H Lawson, Rafi Ahmed, Yue Xue, Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy

Authored Content

  • Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous MelanomaJuly 2020
  • Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous MelanomaJuly 2020
  • Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous MelanomaJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • Cancer Spread to Jimmy Carter's Brain 9 Years Ago. Here's How He's Lived so Long
    Cancer Spread to Jimmy Carter's Brain 9 Years Ago. Here's How He's Lived so LongSeptember 30th, 2024
  • Cancer Treatment Extended Jimmy Carter’s Life Before His 100th Birthday
    Cancer Treatment Extended Jimmy Carter’s Life Before His 100th BirthdaySeptember 30th, 2024
  • Gift Honoring David Lawson, MD, Endows Cancer Research Professorship at Winship
    Gift Honoring David Lawson, MD, Endows Cancer Research Professorship at WinshipFebruary 4th, 2022

Grant Support

  • Radioimmunoassay In The Evaluation Of Response To Hypophysectomy In MelanomaNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Pharmacokinetics And Toxicity Of High Dose Methotrexate With Leucovorin RescueNational Center For Research Resources1985

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