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Dr. David Robert Lawrence, MD

Accepting New Patients

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Medical College of Wisconsin (1987)

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), sinusitis (sinus inflammation), heart problems, and more.

1700 W PARADISE DRIVE
West Bend, WI 53095

(262) 334-3451

Dr. David Robert Lawrence, MD is an internist in West Bend, WI specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. David Robert Lawrence, MD is affiliated with FROEDTERT ANDTHE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1700 W PARADISE DRIVE
West Bend, WI 53095

Some issues Dr. David Robert Lawrence, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

doctor visit	1224
ear procedures	17
lab tests	318
preventive care	138

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	43
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

doctor visit	1173
lab tests	198
preventive care	127

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	41
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

doctor visit	1050
lab tests	164
preventive care	129

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	72
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

doctor visit	905
lab tests	177
preventive care	114

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	39
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

doctor visit	822
ear procedures	11
lab tests	243
preventive care	85

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	33
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

doctor visit	326
lab tests	14
preventive care	28
vaccines	29

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	38
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

doctor visit	550
preventive care	63
vaccines	64

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	54
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

doctor visit	467
preventive care	68
vaccines	69

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	40
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

doctor visit	983
preventive care	46
vaccines	47

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Robert Lawrence, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Robert Lawrence, MD treated as an internist in West Bend, WI were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and ear procedures.

doctor visit	835
ear procedures	14
lab tests	185
preventive care	90
vaccines	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Robert Lawrence, MD.

**Gender**
Female	127
Male	112

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	227
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	36
75 to 84	80
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	91

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Robert Lawrence, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Robert Lawrence, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. David Robert Lawrence, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1987. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin (1987)

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center (1989)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Robert Lawrence, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

FROEDTERT ANDTHE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC

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Dr. David Robert Lawrence, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Robert Lawrence, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in West Bend, WI.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-20