HIGHLY EXPERIENCED AND TRAINED SPINE SURGEON
- Over 20 years of experience caring for patients with spinal conditions.
- Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, training the next generation of spine specialists.
- Published Researcher with work recognized at major national and international spine conferences.
- Committed to improving patient outcomes through advanced surgical techniques and ongoing spinal research.
About Dr. lawrence
Supporting Active
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Comprehensive Spine Care
Don't Let Pain Limit
Your Lifestyle

Patient-Centered Care you can trust
Restoring Spine
Mobility & Function

Non-Surgical Treatment Options

SpecialtiesCommitted to Excellence in Spine Care

Dr. Lawrence offers the most advanced and innovative treatments for a wide range of neck and back conditions in state-of-the-art facilities.

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American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryBoard Certified in Orthopaedic Surgeon & Fellowship Trained in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

years ofExtensive Experience

James P. Lawrence, MD, MBA Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship Trained in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

Dr. James Lawrence is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of South Carolina. His expertise and interests include minimally invasive spinal surgery, cervical and lumbar disk problems and stenosis, complex adult spinal deformity surgery, complex spinal trauma, and spinal tumors.

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Doctor performed surgery on my herniated disc in May of 2023. Surgery was successful. Since then I have completely healed an recovered. I am feeling better than I ever had. Dr. Lawrence is a fabulous doctor with a great bedside manner.
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Dr. Lawrence is amazing, the time and care he puts into your individual treatment is amazing. Jaimie his nurse is just as amazing, she always returns calls and is very helpful.
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Dr. Lawrence performed ACDF surgery on me in January. From the initial appointment to the post op follow up, Dr. Lawrence was the by far the best physician I have ever dealt with. He helped me get through a very painful event and resolve my neck issues quickly and for that I am MOST appreciative. I ...
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I always have a very positive experience when I visit Dr. Lawrence. He is very skilled in his profession. He is caring enough to listen carefully to the patient's concern and answers all of my questions. He made me feel cared for and in good hands.He reviewed my x-ray with me and explained it specif...
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Advanced Orthopaedic TechnologyMinimally Invasive
Spine Surgery

Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is the latest technology available to perform spinal surgeries through small, less than one-inch-long incisions. It involves the use of special surgical instruments, devices and advanced imaging techniques to visualize and perform the surgery.

Advanced Orthopaedic TechnologyCervical & Lumbar
Disk Problems

Cervical and lumbar disk problems involve herniation or degeneration of spinal disks, causing pain, numbness, or weakness. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment options include physical therapy, medications, injections, and, in some cases, surgery for relief.