Melinda Lawrence, MD
Specialty
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology), Anesthesiology
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Biography
- Program Director, Anesthesiology Pain Medicine, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Medical Director, Pain Medicine, UH Ahuja Medical Center
- Medical Director, Pain Medicine, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Associate Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Melinda Lawrence, MD, is the current program director for the Pain Medicine Fellowship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. She completed her residency training in Anesthesiology and her fellowship training in pain medicine at UH Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Lawrence is active in medical education, has interest in research, and holds service roles in national pain societies. She is an associate professor in pain medicine, was selected to be a board examiner for the national licensing exam for her specialty, and is the pain medicine physician for the Cleveland Browns. Dr. Lawrence evaluates and treats all chronic pain conditions with an emphasis in interventional pain management and neuromodulation.
Expertise
- Pain Management
Languages Spoken
English
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Patient Experience Reviews
4.5 out of 5
153 Ratings
Patient Comments (29)
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
***, Dr Lawrence's nurse is excellent, amazing, kind with unbelievable follow through and amazing knowledge and makes everything work. Dr Lawrence is amazing too. *** this office manages to treat me with respect but also understand that as a patient I need to be treated as such and have things explained as if I do not know what I do no know -they pick the perfect balance
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Excellent Doctor and team. Thank you
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Very thorough
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Wonderful provider for pain management.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
My visit was nice and everyone was nice.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Lawrence and her team are excellent In what they do, the nur treat patientsLike family with compassion, and make sure the patient is comfortable.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Lawrence and staff are so wonderful, kind, caring and great listeners. They validates my emotions and health concerns. Nurse *** is awesome. She answers all my questions and calls me back right away when I call with questions and concerns. Thank you so very much. I am grateful for the support, assistance and great care.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr Lawrence is a wonderful Pain Management Specialist. She has helped me with several pain problems over the last several years and I would most strongly recommend her to any family member or friend who had a pain problem. She is great, ***
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
They are an excellent team! I appreciate their help so much. Thank you
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Very good experience
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
My appointment was very good with this provider
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
The card provider was very relaxed and explained my condition very clearly. She did not rush and welcomed all questions that I asked.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Melinda Lawrence, MD is an outstanding clinician. She is personable, knowledgeable and expert in her field, along with her allied health professional staff and clerical administrative staff. I do recommend her without hesitation.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Exceptional care and treatment by Dr. Lawrence.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Ended up doing my appointment by phone call because of poor reception .Dr Lawrence has been my doctor for many year's , I cnt think of seeing anyone else .Very Good Dr .
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
My experiences with doctor Lawrence and her team are always great.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Goodí
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Great Doctor!
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
I wish it were possible to speak with the Doctor for a minute or two prior to the beginning of the procedure. I think it would be courteous if she would come into the Prep. Room prior to the procedure.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
She gets the job done
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Very good doctor. 100% confidence in her recommendations.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Excellent, as expected from a professional.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Good
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
The provider was very professional, honest, very trustworthy, very kind,real
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr. Rushed through everything, seemed like she was in a big hurry!!
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
I like the dr and her knowledge and skill was up to date regarding my condition Very pleased will be returning
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Excellent provider who offered a plan for problem presented
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
This was first visit. Good experience.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr. Lawrence and her staff were very professional and courteous. I felt comfortable speaking with her and her recommendations for treatment
Certifications & Memberships
- Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology
- Pain Medicine - American Board of Anesthesiology
Education
Fellowship | Pain Medicine
Pain Medicine - Uh Case Medical Center (2012 - 2013)
Residency | Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology - Uh Case Medical Center (2009 - 2012)
Internship | Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology - Uh Case Medical Center (2008 - 2009)
Medical Education
University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine (2008)
Industry Relationships
University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.
UH practitioners seek advance approval for certain new industry relationships. In addition, practitioners report their industry relationships and activities, as well as those of their immediate family members, to the UH Office of Outside Interests annually. We review these reports and implement management plans, as appropriate, to address conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with medical research, clinical care and purchasing decisions.
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As of December 31, 2016, Melinda Lawrence did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.