Dr. James Lawton

Podiatric Surgeon - Associate Director Surgical Residency Program · Swedish Covenant Hospital

Surgeon Chicago

Overview

Tenure
15 years
since Jan 2011
Gender
Male

Experience

Podiatric Surgeon - Associate Director Surgical Residency ProgramCurrent
Swedish Covenant Hospital
Since Jan 2011 · 15 years · Chicago

Education

Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine
DPM
1967 – 1971
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Bachelor's Degree
1963 – 1967
St. Mel High School
1959 – 1963

Skills

Healthcare Healthcare Management Hospitals Emr Medicine Microsoft Word Orthopedic Orthopedics Sports Medicine Surgery Clinical Research Medical Devices Pediatrics Wound Care Physicians

About Swedish Covenant Hospital

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
2899 W Carmen Ave, Chicago, IL

Professional Overview

Dr. James Lawton is a Podiatric Surgeon - Associate Director Surgical Residency Program, currently affiliated with Swedish Covenant Hospital, based in Chicago. As a surgeon, Dr. Lawton contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Chicago. They have been with Swedish Covenant Hospital for 15 years. Dr. Lawton holds academic credentials, including DPM and Bachelor's Degree, from Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine and University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Core competencies include Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Emr, Medicine. Swedish Covenant Hospital operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit surgeon professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to surgeon specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure.

Position in HealthTal Database

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. James Lawton located?

Dr. James Lawton is based in Chicago. They are currently affiliated with Swedish Covenant Hospital.

What is Dr. James Lawton's specialty?

Dr. James Lawton specializes in Surgeon. Their current role is Podiatric Surgeon - Associate Director Surgical Residency Program.

Where does Dr. James Lawton currently work?

Dr. James Lawton currently works at Swedish Covenant Hospital. They have been there for 15 years.

What is Dr. James Lawton's educational background?

Dr. James Lawton attended Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine and University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

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What is the average salary for a Surgeon in the United States?

Surgeons in the United States typically earn $380,000 to $800,000 annually, with a median of $555,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.