Willie E Lawrence Jr. MD FAHA, FACC

Summary

• Willie E. Lawrence Jr., MD is a highly experienced Cardiologist based in Dallas, TX. He specializes Adult Cardiology. His medical journey began at Harvard Medical School and he later completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Lawrence practiced at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO for 30 years including serving as Chief of Cardiology. He later helped develop the Center for Better Health and Wellness at Corewell Health in Benton Harbor, MI. where he served as Medical Director. In 2025, he joined the Cardiac and Vascular Interventional Group as its Chief Medical Officer and general cardiologist. His work focuses on improving hypertension control and overcoming disparities in the management of arterial vascular disease in South Dallas.
  
  He is also a recognized author with multiple well-cited publications in Circulation. Dr. Lawrence has received many honors including the Faculty of the American Heart Association, Faculty of American College of Cardiology, and Faculty of American College of Physicians. The American Heart Association named him its Physician of the Year in 2011 and awarded him the Louis B. Russell Jr. Award in 2024 for his national work and commitment to improving hypertension control.