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Lawrence, Camelia, MD, FACS

Title
Director of Breast Surgery, The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center

Gender

Female


Language

English

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Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Breast Surgery

Areas of Expertise
Axilla Management, Breast Cancer Prevention, Breast Cancer Research, Breast Disease, Breast Health, Hidden Scar Breast Surgery, High Risk Patients, Nipple Sparing Mastectomy, Oncologic Plastic Surgery

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • MidState Medical Center
  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Medical School
Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Internship
Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College ‐ General Surgery

Residency
Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College ‐ General Surgery

Fellowship
John Wayne Cancer Institute ‐ Breast - Surgical Oncology

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

No problems she was very nice and I understood her care plan completely.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lawrence is always very throughro and always answers all my questions I may have. She also has a very good bedside manner.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lawrence is an excellent physician, compassionate, caring and knowledgeable.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Lawrence and her staff exhibit excellence consistently. I really enjoy seeing them.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lawrence is wonderful. She was thorough and listened to my concerns. Thank you to my doctor, Dr Jeffrey Mihalek for referring me to her care.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lawrence is the BEST!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lawrence is THE BEST!! Always shows compassion and knowledge and makes you feel AT EASE!!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lawrence is the BEST

5 out of 5 stars

I love Dr Lawrence, she is the absolute best. Always caring, takes time to listen to me and provides guidance.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Lawrence is a wonderful doctor and surgeon. Very professional, knowledgeable and courteous. I'm happy that she is my doctor.


Other Reviews from Around the Web

4 out of 5 stars

She seems thorough. But when we had questions how Hartford heath care deals with these things. I think she thought we were blaming her. She did assure us now that I am under her care she will have more control. I just hope so I already feel that I dropped through the cracks and I'm just getting started on this very scary journey

5 out of 5 stars

Very professional, caring and thorough. Answers and explains all questions. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars

Professionalism and compassion. Great medical care. Dr Lawrence always explains the care and options in a very caring way.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lawrence and the staff at the office were very pleasant and caring. Taking the time to answer questions and concerns are a big plus for me and they did just that.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lawrence explained my diagnosis clearly to me. She made me feel very much at ease, and was exceptionally professional and courteous.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Lawrence is so helpful and reassuring. She happily answers questions and is clear in her answers. She is absolutely an excellent surgeon. She has a wonderful bedside manner too which is important.

Bio

Camelia Lawrence, MD, FACS, is a breast surgeon with the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute. She is a member of The Hospital of Central Connecticut’s Breast Center team.

Board-certified in surgery and fellowship-trained in advanced breast cancer surgery, she specializes in benign and malignant breast disease.

Dr. Lawrence has more than 13 years of experience in breast surgery, including reconstructive and plastic surgeries.

Before joining the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute, she practiced at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport.

She has been recognized numerous times for her work in the field of breast care, including being a 2017 “Women Leading the Way” honoree from the American Cancer Society, a 2017 “Doctor of Distinction” by the Fairfield County Business Journal; a Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Achievement Award recipient; a Susan G. Komen “More than Pink” honoree; and received the “Dr. Kenneth Woodward Memorial Award” in recognition for improving the health status of under-served patients.

She earned her medical degree from the Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, completed her General Surgery Residency from the Western Medical Center/New York Medical College, and (Breast) Surgical Oncology Fellowship from the John Wayne Cancer Institute.

Dr. Lawrence joins a talented team of providers including Elizabeth Riordan, MD, Leah Bassin, MD, and Katherine Del Prato, APRN. Along with fellow providers and support staff, she is dedicated to providing attentive, personalized care and guidance throughout the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer on into survivor-ship and recovery.

Dr. Lawrence’s office is at the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, 201 North Mountain Road, Suite 102, Plainville. To make an appointment or for more information, please call 860-224-5416.

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Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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