Dr. Richard S. Lawson MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1308 Wonder World Dr San Marcos TX, 78666About
Dr. Richard Lawson practices Radiation Oncology in San Marcos, TX. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Lawson specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
Education and Training
MD at the University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1999
Board Certification
The American Board of Radiology- Radiation Oncology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Uptake, localization, and dosimetry of 111in and 201tl in human testes.
- Delivery and collection of radioactive packages to and from UK hospital nuclear medicine departments.
- Attenuation correction of myocardial SPECT studies using low resolution computed tomography images.
- The value of registration correction in the attenuation correction of myocardial SPECT studies using low resolution computed tomography images.
- Apical thinning: real or artefact?
- Changes in the appearance of attenuation artefacts due to change in posture in myocardial perfusion imaging.
- Evaluation of 99mTc(CO)5I as a potential lung perfusion agent.
- Extracellular fluid volume and glomerular filtration rate in 1878 healthy potential renal transplant donors: effects of age, gender, obesity and scaling.
- Reduced-count myocardial perfusion SPECT with resolution recovery.
- The reliability of glomerular filtration rate measured from plasma clearance: a multi-centre study of 1,878 healthy potential renal transplant donors.
- Attenuation correction of myocardial perfusion SPET in patients of normal body mass index.
- An audit of manufacturers' implementation of reconstruction filters in single-photon emission computed tomography.
- UK audit of quantification of left-ventricular function using gated myocardial perfusion imaging.
- Higher extracellular fluid volume in women is concealed by scaling to body surface area.
- An audit of half-count myocardial perfusion imaging using resolution recovery software.
Treatments
- Liver Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Melanoma
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Lightpod Neo
Internships
- Emory University, 2004
Fellowships
- Emory University
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work.
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- Red Journal
Dr. Richard S. Lawson MD's Practice location
San Marcos, TX 78666Get Direction
Dr. Richard S. Lawson MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
![]()
Understanding Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy is one of the major treatments for any type of cancer. It is a procedure that uses high energy particles such as gamma rays, protons, electrons, x-rays, and electron beams to destroy cancer cells. Other names for radiation therapy include x-ray therapy, radiotherapy, or...
![]()
Everything You Need to Know About X-RaysWhat is an X-ray procedure?An X-ray is a quick diagnostic procedure to see the insides of your body. It is an essential tool used to diagnose many health conditions. It involves passing a very tiny burst of invisible electromagnetic radiation to a part of your body or your whole body and capturing...
![]()
How Is Bladder Cancer Diagnosed?In case you have symptoms of bladder cancer such as the presence of blood in the urine, you should see your doctor immediately. Your doctor will use many tests to possibly diagnose a bladder cancer and will also find out how far it has spread. Sometimes, bladder cancer may have spread to other parts...
![]()
Radiation Therapy vs ChemotherapyRadiation TherapyIn this method, the doctors will use gamma rays, x-rays, and charged particles that will be directed at, implanted, or introduced directly into the blood stream. In this form of treatment, you will find the three types of therapy that will all be described according to way they...
![]()
What Specialists Treat Testicular Cancer?The type of cancer that affected the male sex organs, particularly the male gonads called the testes, was regarded as an incurable condition back in the 70s. Since then, advanced diagnostic tools, exceptional treatment methods, and refined therapies have elevated testicular cancer to the status of a...
![]()
Reasons Why You Need a Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy is one of the several treatment methods available for cancer. It is used to treat many different types of cancer. At least half of the patients with cancer receive radiation therapy during their cancer treatment. Radiation therapy can be used as the main treatment for your cancer...
Nearby Providers
![]()
Dr. David C Jones MD1304 WONDER WORLD DR SAN MARCOS TX 78666
Nearest Hospitals
SETON MEDICAL CENTER HAYSl
6001 KYLE PKWY KYLE TX 78640RESOLUTE HEALTH HOSPITALl
555 CREEKSIDE XING, NEW BRAUNFELS TX 78130