About Canyon State
Rheumatology
High Quality, Compassionate Care
We are a family-owned rheumatology practice and we care about you. We insist on it. At Canyon State Rheumatology our mission is to provide quality, compassionate care in a kind and respectful environment.
The Canyon State Difference
At Canyon State Rheumatology we believe in providing optimum care individualized for each patient. As part of the services we provide to patients we have created a quiet and clean infusion suite at each of our offices, where patients can receive their biologic treatments in a safe and comfortable environment. Within our suites you will find comfortable Lazy Boy recliners to relax in while receiving your medication with access to WiFi to help pass the time. Each suite is staffed by registered nurse (RN) with specialized training in administering your treatment.
We Provide Blue Ribbon
Rheumatology Care
Dr. Kenneth Lawlor, DO
Meet Dr. Kenneth Lawlor, DO
Dr. Lawlor was born and raised in Arizona. He obtained a bachelor of interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in sociology and chemistry from Arizona State University (Go Devils!). Upon graduation, Dr. Lawlor moved with his wife and children to Kansas City, MO, and attended four years of medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Lawlor completed a three-year internal medicine residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He then completed two additional years of fellowship training in Rheumatology at the University of Missouri-Columbia. In Dr. Lawlor’s final year of fellowship, he served as chief fellow in Rheumatology and assisted in teaching residents working in Rheumatology. Dr. Lawlor has been practicing Rheumatology in Arizona since 2010. He loves being a Rheumatologist and helping patients successfully treat their arthritis and autoimmune disease, but his greatest joy comes from being a father and husband. Dr. Lawlor and his wife have six children which keep them on their toes.
- Board certified Rheumatologist
- Practicing in Arizona since 2010
- Fellowship: University of Missouri-Columbia
- Residency: University of Missouri Columbia
- Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Bio-science
Prescott
(928) 717-8838
Phoenix
(623) 235-6877
Lakeside
(928) 358-5200
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Dr. Lawlor require a referral for a new patient visit, even if my insurance does not require one?
Why am I scheduled to see a midlevel provider (Nurse Practitioner or PA) if I was referred to see Dr. Lawlor?
Rheumatology is one of the smaller fields in medicine and there are a limited number of board certified Rheumatologist in the country. It is common practice to use NPs and PAs under the supervision of a Rheumatologist so new patients can continue to be seen. Your diagnosis and treatment will be under Dr. Lawlor’s direct supervision and he will typically meet you on your first or second visit with the midlevel.
How long will it take to be seen?
- Prescott Office: 4-12 weeks
- Phoenix Office: 1-3 weeks
- Pinetop-Lakeside Office: 2 to 3 Months