Camelia Arlene Lawrence MD FACS

Breast

Director, Breast Surgery at The Hospital of Central CT & Midstate Medical Center with Hartford Healthcare

201 N Mountain RdPlainville, CT 06062
Phone+1 860-224-5416
Fax+1 860-224-5406

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Summary

Dr. Camelia Lawrence is a general surgeon based in Plainville , CT, with a subspecialty in breast surgery. She completed her surgical residency at Westchester Medical Center and a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology at the John Wayne Cancer Institute. She holds dual Regional Director positions at The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center since 2017. Dr. Lawrence is experienced in breast reconstruction, various forms of breast surgery, and minimally invasive techniques. She contributed to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery and has been recognized with CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

John Wayne Cancer InstituteFellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2010 - 2011
Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2010
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2005

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2010 - Present
CT State Medical License 2015 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2011 - 2016
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

20 citations
Repair of long gap esophageal atresia without anastomosis.
Gustavo Stringel, Camelia Lawrence, Whitney McBride
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2010-05-01

Press Mentions

Why Did You Become a Doctor? Reflections on National Women Physicians DayJanuary 30th, 2024
New Connecticut Law Expands Coverage for Breast and Ovarian Cancer ScreeningJanuary 20th, 2023
Why Are Some Black Women More Prone to Breast Cancer Than White Women?December 14th, 2022