Physician
Dr. Lawless is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine. He completed his sports medicine training and family medicine training at Northwell Plainview Hospital in Plainview, NY. Dr. Lawless graduated medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012. He also was appointed a teaching associate in family medicine at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine during his sports medicine fellowship. He is currently a clinical instructor for Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Dr. Lawless has experience with athletes of all levels. His experiences have included coverage of various sports, including collegiate football, wrestling, and lacrosse. He has also covered various high school sports, as well as provided marathon and triathlon coverage.
His skills include, but are not limited to musculoskeletal care, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections, osteopathic manipulative treatment, and trigger point injections.
Get to know Dr. Lawless
Why did you become a doctor?
I became a doctor to use my interests in anatomy and the human body and my talents to help people in ways they cannot help themselves.
Who inspired you?
My brother set a good example for life. He inspired me to play multiple sports, study hard, but still have fun, and always give 100% effort.
Tell us one thing that people probably don’t know about you?
Dry humor may be my favorite type of comedy.
What is one thing on your bucket list?
Visit Japan, learn more about its rich and fascinating history, including samurai.
What advice do you always give your patients?
Exercise or walk 5 days a week, stay well hydrated so your urine is clear, sleep 7-8 hours per night, eat a well balanced diet with 3 main meals per day, stop looking down at your phone/computer (keep it at eye level), and reassess your pillow and sleeping position.
What’s your favorite song or movie?
Movie – The Matrix; Song – November Rain by Guns N’ Roses