About Me
As an internist, I treat adult patients for a wide variety of conditions and collaborate closely with specialists to ensure each patient receives the most appropriate and optimal care possible. I lead the Executive Health program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center as medical director.
I enjoy building relationships with patients and helping them be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves while juggling family and work demands. My patients typically lead busy lifestyles, and Executive Health is well positioned to provide customized treatments attending to even the smallest details. Ohio State is a wonderful place to do this work because of the community support, the access to plentiful resources and the opportunity to practice alongside such committed team members.
I think one of my best tools is relatability, and I strive to ensure each patient is fully comfortable with what we have covered in a visit. I always explain medical issues in an understandable way, leave plenty of time for questions and reassure patients that there are other treatment options if “plan A” doesn’t obtain the desired result.
I recently completed an MBA at the age of 50, which I believe has given me a unique perspective on leadership. My leadership roles at Ohio State include serving as the medical director for Utilization Management, the chair of the Executive Services Advisory Council and the chair of the Clinical Resources Utilization Committee. In addition, I was honored to have led the early implementation of the peer-to-peer hospital admission review process, which resulted in improved coverage for patients and accurate utilization for the hospital. My responsibilities also include serving on The Ohio State University College of Medicine admissions committee and helping pre-med students prepare for their medical school applications.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and fly fishing.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction since 2015.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Primary Care
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
Locations Where I Practice
300 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-366-7744
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH
8/1/1996 - 6/30/2000
Internship
Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2001
Residency
Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2003
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
297 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/29/2023, Dr. Lawlor has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
The best doctor I've ever had concerned, answer questions and took this time
Jim always engages in conversation with me during my check-up. We talk about my medical issues as well as other things (e.g., fly fishing). The point is he hears me and responds to my health questions and concerns.
He knows me well. Very thorough, great connection, very professional.
He was very thorough about checking all areas of my medical care and referring me to providers I needed and asked for.
Very thorough, engaging and great listener
Always knowledgable, courteous, and professional
Excellent as always.
Good- I enjoy the time I spend with Dr. Lawlor. I am making efforts to improve my own health and he give me some good encouragement to get there.
Dr Lawlor is great - very knowledgeable.
Enjoyable
Spend extra time to listen to me
Fabulous experience.
VERY competent , kind, professional, friendly.
Dr Lawlor is exceptional
Always showed concern for my issues
Took extra unscheduled time to work with me on a new injury issue and make referral.
He explained how high blood pressure could affect my health
My doctor is genuinely interested in me as a person and his care is reflective of the nuances in my personality (which we all have). He is, for me, the ideal physician. I have 100% confidence in him.
Excellent care and concern
All excellent
I have been seeing the Doctor for awhile he takes his times goes over things and he listens to me.
Dr. Lawlor is a caring and smart physician
Dr. Lawlor is the best, I know I am in good hands.
Everything was great!
The doctor spent quality time with me.i
Absolutely outstanding care.
Attentive , thorough
All good as always
All great.
Very pleased.
Excellent.
Best service.
Excellent interaction, friendlyand very engaging about my health
Dr. Lawler spent a lot of time with me. I always appreciate how he listens and then often thinks outside of the box to find solutions to my medical problems.
Great services.
Always great to see Dr. Lawlor. He gave interesting insights about my health and allowed me to participate in decisions about my care for diagnostic purposes.
He took his time with me, asking questions, listening to my answers and concerns.
Jim is outstanding. His attentiveness, diagnosis & treatment is always spot on.
Very satisfied!
Excellent.
Always available and willing to talk - respond to all calls even after hours and weekends!
Dr. Lawlor was very concerned and addressed all of my questions. I feel very comfortable and confident with him as my physician.
Comment Jim made to me resonates - "Goal is to do what we can to live a long, healthy life!"
Spend the needed time to explain my concerns and next steps. Excellent!
Executive health team is wonderful. Dr. Lawlor is the best!!
He is a FABULOUS doctor. The last two months I have had severe back problems that my doctor in the spine clinic was largely ignoring. But throughout this time, Dr. Lawlor has been a strong advocate for me and my issues and has worked hard to get colleagues in other units to give me appropriate care.
Love Dr. Lawlor! He is terrific!!
All excellent.
My care provider was excellent he listened and asked questions when appropriate.
All good!!!
Great
He was attentive to my issue and concerns
Dr. Lawlor was wonderful. We discussed our medical concerns & Dr. Lawlor addressed all of them. He gets an A++.
Dr. Lawlor always gives me my options. Staff is wonderful!
Excellent as well
Dr. Lawlor always a GOOD listener!
Explains everything, listen to and answers questions completely. Cares about his/their patients.
I greatly appreciate the time taken to provide a complete exam and answer questions.
Dr. Lawlor is always pleasant.
All the doctors I see at Osu have always been top Notch I have no Complaints
All good.
Dr. Lawlor does a great job. He was very good in my follow up to open heart surgery excellent doctor.
Always put me first.
Excellent communication and explanation of care.
Excellent care
All good.
All positives.
Good
Excellent, exceeded all expectations.
All good.
Friendly staff - makes you feel important!
Wonderful experience as always!
I have been cared for like a family member. Dr's concern for the nuances of my situation are comforting and extremely helpful.
Dr. Lawlor listened to my concerns beyond what was expected & offered solution.
All good
Very helpful, professional demeanor.
It's all GOOD.
Dr. Lawlor is a wonderful provider. He spends a lot of time with me each visit and I feel very confident and comfortable in his care.
Dr. Lawlor is the best, very informative and kind!
Friendly, experienced.
My care provider is the best! He asks excellent questions and provides suggestions that are easily understood and implemented. Unquestionably, the best primary care provider I have ever had.
Everything was excellent.
Great experiences! Dr. Lawlor great!
Dr. Lawlor....always listens, respectful, ask questions and makes recommendations. !!
Dr. Lawlor was in no hurry and gave a lot of time with me.
Excellent!
(Dr. Lawlor.) Very good experience. Always is professional and knows your health history. Listens to you and offers his incite for my issues.
Terrific!!
He is an excellent doctor and a very kind person. I look forward to seeing him!
Always good, I have high degree of confidence!
Always seems to have a simple solution that works for me.
Always a great experience. His recommendations have definitely paid off In my health status.
Dr. Lawlor is exceptional. I am blessed to be in his care.
My care provider took time with me, explained everything thoroughly - great bedside manner best care provider I have had yet - very considerate.
Found a blood clot I didn't know I had because of the care & thoroughness!
Dr. Lawlor listened to everything I said and explained his reasons for concluding how I was to be treated.
Provider patient, thoughtful and friendly. Caring.
A++ Dr. Lawlor is one of kind. I always leave my visits with him in such awe of his knowledge, care, and concern
Am looking toward to a long relationship with this provider.
Listened well, asked good questions and was concerned about my health condition.
He is excellent
Dr. Lawlor is a consummate, professional & apprachable physician
As you can tell from my answers I am a big fan of executive health & Dr. Lawlor.
Great listener, very thorough, good interpersonal skills, wonderful experience.
Overall excellent care.
Accomplished what we needed to do. Very satisfied with the course of future action
Good experiences - felt the staff spent a lot of time with me both looking at health history but also in just getting to know me better as well as my interest. Also, the doctor asked about my family members which is important to me.
Dr. James Lawlor competent & caring.
Easy to talk to, shows concern and empathy
Very complete!
Very polite & professional.
Entire experience was great. Will always want medical treatment at OSU Wexner!
Dr. Lawlor is one of my favorite doctors!
I really appreciated getting a note in mychart from Dr. Lawlor about the results from my xray. The radiologist had read the xray and I had read his report but hearing from Dr. Lawlor made me feel like he was on top of what was going on with me. This reassured me about continuity of care.
Dr. Lawlor is a great listener. He has practical ideas that help & doesn't just write a prescription.
Very thorough, listens exceptionally well, explains technical information in all easy to understand manner, excellent listener, very caring. Reviews medical history prior to visit as he asks questions about health isues from previous visits. Exceptional physician!
Dr. Lawlor is excellent! He usually cares about my health. I could not be more pleased with the care and thoughtful information he gives me.