Primary Care That Makes you Primary

Theodore Lawson, MD

Family Medicine

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Residency

Malcolm Grow United States Air Force Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base
Washington, DC
Family Medicine 1989-1991
Chief Resident 1990-1991

Internship

Malcolm Grow United States Air Force Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base
Washington, DC
1988-1989

Medical School

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD
Doctorate of Medicine 1988

Undergraduate

University of California
Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration 1983

American Board of Family Medicine

Penrose St. Francis Medical Center
University of Colorado Health (Memorial Hospital)

Mountain View Medical Group
- MDVIP physician, Part of Optum 2019-present
- Board of Directors 2005-2018
- Executive Committee Secretary/Treasurer 2007-2018
- Adult Electronic Health Records Committee Chairman 1993-1997

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Physician Core Value Award, Davita Medical Group 2017

American Academy of Family Physicians

Colorado

United States Air Force, Honorable Discharge, Major 1984-1998
21st Aerospace Medicine Squadron Peterson Air Force Base
- Chief, Flight Medicine 1996-1998
- Chairman, Infection Control Committee/Hyperbaric Medicine Physician 1996-1998
Family Practice, RAF Upwood/Alconbury, UK 1991-1996
Chief, Aerospace Medicine, 423rd Air Base Squadron, RAF Upwood/Alconbury, UK 1991-1995

Spending time with family and friends; spending time outdoors: hiking, climbing, camping, fishing, road and mountain biking; physical fitness, cooking, beer brewing; helping others maintain good health

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What Members Are Saying

It's a bit of a long story, but a good one to highlight how important Dr Ted Lawson has been to my "life". I started seeing Ted as my Primary Care Doc back in 2007 or 2008 when I was still in the Air Force. I appreciated his very professional and knowledgeable demeaner... as well as the fact that he laughed at most of my stupid "opportune humor." In June of 2014 I started feeling lethargic and not my normal high-energy self. My wife insisted that I see Ted ASAP, and I did. He listened to my symptoms, listened to my heart, etc... and immediately referred me to a Cardiologist. Fortunately, the Cardiologist completed an angiogram that found five heart blockages -- the worst being a 98% blockage of the Left Anterior Descending artery (otherwise known as the "widow maker"). As a result, a Cardiac Surgeon completed a quintuple bypass, and I've been fine ever since. Ted could've easily have pushed this off and told me to go home and take a couple aspirins or something. But he didn't... he took immediate action and referred me... and who knows what would've happened otherwise. It's clear the continuity of care up to that point, nearly 7 years, was a large part of this, and no doubt way different from what I was used to receiving in the military. I trust Ted Lawson emphatically... and so much so that when he moved over to the MDVIP Program, I too became a MDVIP member in order to ensure he remained my Primary Care Dr. I consider Ted one of the very best doctors that I've ever known, and believe he literally saved my life... It doesn't get much more profound than that!

JAMES

Patient of Theodore Lawson, MD

Great, knowledgeable MD. I’m still questioning the MDVp value for $1800/year. 🤨

James

Patient of Theodore Lawson, MD

I had a lot of trouble with my shoulder. Through different tests and exams the orthopedist had found rotator cuff tears. Exercises and therapy were recommended. After a few months of that I still had trouble. I was given a shot. That helped for awhile, but the pain came back. A final choice I could make was surgery. For different reasons that kept being delayed. Dr. Lawson strongly advised not to do the surgery at my age. So I decided not to pursue that any further. With caution on how I use my arm I have been able to live with it and I am glad I listened to him. I also enjoy the fact that I can reach him whenever I need to, usually within the hour. I am fortunate to be in fairly good health so I don’t see him that often. Several times a year I visit his office for sure for the Wellness tests and blood test results.

Kitty

Patient of Theodore Lawson, MD

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly

$450.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual

$900.00 every 6 months*

Annual

$1,800.00 each year*

Meet Theodore Lawson, MD

My top priority is to personally connect with my patients in a meaningful way, to fully understand your concerns, needs and desires for optimal health and to build a trusting and caring doctor-patient relationship with you. My goal, as your personal physician, is to draw on my communication and teaching skills to ensure that you get the information and answers you need in a comfortable, unrushed and supportive environment in order to partner with you to help you achieve your health goals.

My MDVIP-affiliated primary care practice currently serves El Paso and Teller counties in the Colorado Springs area. I am passionate about my own personal fitness and health, which helps me bring additional insight into my treatment of hypertension, diabetes and the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

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What Members Are Saying

It's a bit of a long story, but a good one to highlight how important Dr Ted Lawson has been to my "life". I started seeing Ted as my Primary Care Doc back in 2007 or 2008 when I was still in the Air Force. I appreciated his very professional and knowledgeable demeaner... as well as the fact that he laughed at most of my stupid "opportune humor." In June of 2014 I started feeling lethargic and not my normal high-energy self. My wife insisted that I see Ted ASAP, and I did. He listened to my symptoms, listened to my heart, etc... and immediately referred me to a Cardiologist. Fortunately, the Cardiologist completed an angiogram that found five heart blockages -- the worst being a 98% blockage of the Left Anterior Descending artery (otherwise known as the "widow maker"). As a result, a Cardiac Surgeon completed a quintuple bypass, and I've been fine ever since. Ted could've easily have pushed this off and told me to go home and take a couple aspirins or something. But he didn't... he took immediate action and referred me... and who knows what would've happened otherwise. It's clear the continuity of care up to that point, nearly 7 years, was a large part of this, and no doubt way different from what I was used to receiving in the military. I trust Ted Lawson emphatically... and so much so that when he moved over to the MDVIP Program, I too became a MDVIP member in order to ensure he remained my Primary Care Dr. I consider Ted one of the very best doctors that I've ever known, and believe he literally saved my life... It doesn't get much more profound than that!

JAMES

Patient of Theodore Lawson, MD

Great, knowledgeable MD. I’m still questioning the MDVp value for $1800/year. 🤨

James

Patient of Theodore Lawson, MD

I had a lot of trouble with my shoulder. Through different tests and exams the orthopedist had found rotator cuff tears. Exercises and therapy were recommended. After a few months of that I still had trouble. I was given a shot. That helped for awhile, but the pain came back. A final choice I could make was surgery. For different reasons that kept being delayed. Dr. Lawson strongly advised not to do the surgery at my age. So I decided not to pursue that any further. With caution on how I use my arm I have been able to live with it and I am glad I listened to him. I also enjoy the fact that I can reach him whenever I need to, usually within the hour. I am fortunate to be in fairly good health so I don’t see him that often. Several times a year I visit his office for sure for the Wellness tests and blood test results.

Kitty

Patient of Theodore Lawson, MD

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Primary Care That Makes you Primary

A new healthcare model to suit your lifestyle

Benefits of joining Dr. Lawson's practice with MDVIP

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MDVIP Wellness Program

Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.

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Better Doctor-Patient Relationship

97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).

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Same/Next-Day Appointments

See Dr. Lawson quickly and take your time during each appointment.

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Reachable 24/7

Reach Dr. Lawson by phone or text after-hours, and on weekends.

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Smaller Practice Size

MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.

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Your Dedicated Doctor

See Dr. Lawson when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant

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Travel Benefits

If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.

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Medical Centers of Excellence

For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions

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Better Health Outcomes

Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.

Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.

MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly

$450.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual

$900.00 every 6 months*

Annual

$1,800.00 each year*

Get Started Today

This physician has limited availability and may have a Waiting List. Fill out the form to receive more information about Dr. Lawson.

Testimonials from patients of Theodore Lawson, MD

How Healthcare Should Be

from Eric in CO • January 22, 2024

I retired after 20 years of active military service where I had access to free healthcare. Post-retirement I wasn't sure what healthcare would be like in the civilian world. I had seen my wife bounce from, often ineffective providers to marginal ones at best over the years. So I stayed in the military healthcare system because I didn't know better. My company paid for MDVIP service Read more...

Dr. Ted Lawson

from Don in CO • January 21, 2024

Dr. Lawson has been my personal primary physician for 27 years. Not only has it been helpful having the same personal physician for so long, but also, Dr. Lawson's treatments and referrals have always been outstanding. I would refer him to anyone as their primary physician.

Grateful for Dr. Lawson

from Jaron in CO • January 19, 2024

When I moved to Colorado from Connecticut, I asked some new colleagues about a medical practice. I was referred to Mountain View Medical Group where I was assigned to Dr. Lawson. I found him to be knowledgable and just a good person to chat with during my routine visits. He always , even though I knew he was busy, responded to any issues I had. When he joined MDVIP , I moved with him. I Read more...

Thanks Dr Lawson

from Rick in CO • February 10, 2022

Dr Lawson was of great assistance in helping me with my gout condition. He explained the importance of diet weight loss and exercise. As a result I am doing great. The medications for blood pressure and cholesterol are doing the job.

LOVE Dr Lawson!

from Susan in CO • February 10, 2022

I have been a patient of Dr Lawson's for approximately 18+ years and he is truly the best doctor I've ever had. I feel like he really cares about my health.

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Locations & Hours

Primary Office

3470 Centennial Boulevard Suite 210
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

call 719.955.0707

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Hours

Mon	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments.

Quarterly

$450.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual

$900.00 every 6 months*

Annual

$1,800.00 each year*

Get Started Today

This physician has limited availability and may have a Waiting List. Fill out the form to receive more information about Dr. Lawson.

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Theodore Lawson, MD

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Education

Residency

Internship

Medical School

Undergraduate

Certifications

Hospital Affiliations

Professional Affiliations & Appointments

Honors and Awards

Professional Society Memberships

Licensure

Military Service

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What Members Are Saying

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

Meet Theodore Lawson, MD

What Members Are Saying

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Primary Care That Makes you Primary

Benefits of joining Dr. Lawson's practice with MDVIP

MDVIP Wellness Program

Better Doctor-Patient Relationship

Same/Next-Day Appointments

Reachable 24/7

Smaller Practice Size

Your Dedicated Doctor

Travel Benefits

Medical Centers of Excellence

Better Health Outcomes

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s different about MDVIP practices and traditional primary care practices?

How does insurance work in an MDVIP-affiliated practice?

What is MDVIP and what does it do?

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

Get Started Today

Testimonials from patients of Theodore Lawson, MD

How Healthcare Should Be

Dr. Ted Lawson

Grateful for Dr. Lawson

Thanks Dr Lawson

LOVE Dr Lawson!

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Locations & Hours

Primary Office

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MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

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