Jeffrey Nathan Lawton, MD
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About
Dr. Lawton joined the faculty in 2010 as Chief of the Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery service. A graduate of U-M’s undergraduate and medical schools, Dr. Lawton completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Northwestern University in Chicago and his fellowship at the Raymond Curtis National Center for Treatment of the Hand and Upper Extremity at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He went on to serve as Chief of the Combined Orthopaedic/Plastic Hand Surgery Service and Director of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Student Clerkships in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky. Most recently, he practiced hand and upper extremity surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Lawton received the Thomas D. Brower Orthopaedic Excellence in Teaching Award and was elected to membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. His interests include congenital/pediatric, trauma, and post-traumatic reconstruction and elbow conditions in addition to the full spectrum of hand and upper-extremity problems.
Areas of Practice
Dr. Lawton's clinical interests include: hand and elbow surgery; traumatic and degenerative/arthritic problems of the hand,wrist, and elbow; congenital hand differences; sports injuries of hand, wrist, and elbow. Full spectrum of hand, wrist, and elbow problems.
Locations
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Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic | Huron Valley Professional Center 2098 S Main St
Entrance 1, Level 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-5827Get Directions -
Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
Floor 1
Northville, MI 48168-9493Get Directions -
Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
Entrance 1, Level 1
Brighton, MI 48116-9416Get Directions -
Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste A1200
Lobby A
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Small joint kinematics
Fracture fixation biomechanics
Tendon Biomechanics and ligament repair
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Patient Comments
February 22, 2026 - "I had a very good experience with Dr Lawton. During my surgery he explained everything. My after surgery is going well. I can't wait to do my other [...] with Dr. Lawton."
January 24, 2026 - "[...] Dr. Lawton was very aloof and rushed the appointment. [...] but didn't seem like he cared to explain further. I had to ask follow-up questions while he was trying to walk out the door. He showed no concern on how it would affect [...]"
January 11, 2026 - "Dr. Lawton is an excellent communicator and he made the appointment much easier by explaining the situation and the options in a direct and helpful manner."
November 8, 2025 - "Knowledge with answers to all my questions!!! Dr. Lawton is THE BEST!!!"
May 8, 2025 - "I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Lawton. He's been our family's trusted wrist surgeon for nearly a decade. Exceptional!!"
April 16, 2025 - "The entire visit went terrific; we felt educated, informed and very comfortable with the diagnosis and course of treatment recommended. Dr Lawton took time to examine [...] hand, review [...] with us, explain why a cast was needed and what to expect when the cast was removed along with some specific things to minimize/prevent the injury from happening again in the future."
April 10, 2025 - "[...] Dr. Lawton was very aware and responsive to my concerns."
