James Lawlor, DO
Physician, Assistant Professor
Primary Care - General Internal Medicine
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614-293-7777Conditions and expertise
- Executive Health
- Preventive Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Locations
- Executive Health in University Hospital – Pavilion
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
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.
Conditions and expertise
- Executive Health
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Internal Medicine
- Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV, United States
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2003 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV, United States
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2001 - Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
- Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH, United States
8/1/1996 - 6/30/2000
Certification
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American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
9/15/2003
Ratings and 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.
112 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, James Lawlor has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Good experience: Dr. Lawlor took the time to listen to my concerns and discuss options for treatment.
All ok
I had a number of unrelated concerns. Each was dealt with in a positive way.
Everything is first Class.
Dr Lawlor spent a lot of time with me and I felt heard. My anxiety and depression and the stress that I am feeling as a caregiver for my husband with dementia.
All excellent.
All good
Outstanding. I came in for a physical and knew we would spend all the time I needed. Dr Lawlor is a gem. This is the same rating I would give to every visit. Unconstrained by the insurance industries model forcing doctors to see tons of patients to either something like 7 minutesthis model is exceptional and I am happy to pay extra for it.
Helpful, thoughtful, professional
All good.
Dr. Lawlor is easily the best doctor I have ever had. In fact it's not close
Dr. Lawlor was very thorough in his exam and in our discussion prior to the exam. He answered all my questions and had very useful suggestions.
A good listener & very resourceful
Very attentive and knowledgeable.
A good experience as always. Dr. Lawlor addressed my concerns, answered my questions, and advised on options.
Always engaged, covers all important topics, does not rush
He is very attentive and interested in helping me
Dr. Lawlor was compassionate and thorough. He seemed genuinely interested in how I felt both physically and emotionally.
Good understanding of my history
Extremely attentive