Shari Lawson, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Obstetrics/Gynecology

Areas of Special Interest

• Pre-conception counseling
• Obstetrical care
• Well-woman care
• Adolescent gynecology
• Contraception
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Uterine fibroids
• Laparoscopy / minimally invasive surgery
• Hysteroscopy

Board Certification

• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Biography

Shari Lawson, M.D., an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and medical director of the ambulatory OB/GYN practice at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, values respect, integrity, quality and compassion in regard to caring for her patients.

Dr. Lawson earned a bachelor's in biophysics at The Johns Hopkins University, graduating with university and departmental honors. She completed medical training at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, excelling in all areas and graduating at the top of her class.

After contemplating various specialties, Dr. Lawson chose OB/GYN because it offers the opportunity to combine medical knowledge and surgical skills, and provide comprehensive care to women of all ages. She completed an OB/GYN residency at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, and joined a large private practice in northeastern Maryland, before joining the faculty at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in 2008.

At Johns Hopkins Bayview, Dr. Lawson has dedicated herself to delivering comprehensive care to girls and women throughout their lifespan. In her role as medical director, she has effectively managed a busy urban practice while cultivating an environment of service, safety and excellence. She remains committed to the Hopkins mission: research, teaching and patient care. Her research interests include medical education and working to reduce or eliminate health care disparities.

Contact Information and Appointments

Dr. Lawson sees patients at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. To schedule an appointment, call 443-997-0400.