Dale Lawrence, DO

"Professional Experience:

Stellis Health Executive Committee

Vice Chief of Staff, Buffalo Hospital Medical Executive Committee, 2011 – present

Provider, VNUS Closure Procedure, 2004 – present

Education:

Residency – Family Practice, Bay Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University

Doctor of Osteopathy, Des Moines University

Bachelors – Biology, Luther College

Certifications:

American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

American Academy of Family Practice

American Osteopathic Association

Minnesota Osteopathic Medical Society

American Academy of Primary Care Endoscopy

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Personal Interests:

Away from the clinic, Dr. Lawrence enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters, and son. He also likes to golf, travel, and read. He is very involved in community service through the Buffalo Rotary and the Buffalo Hospital Foundation."

"PrimaCare Direct is a health membership for primary care that allows you to pay one low monthly fee of $75 directly to the clinic of your choice for primary care access. The majority of medical needs are, typically, met through primary care visits. Your major medical plan is for the other healthcare services, hospital and specialty care, but is not needed for routine primary care.

PrimaCare Direct is a cooperative of clinics in Minnesota that want to lower the cost healthcare to the patient, while focusing on providing exceptional care centered around wellness. Traditional health insurance programs discourage doctor visits by adding extra costs to each visit (copays) or even accessing insurance altogether (deductibles). PrimaCare Direct encourages patients to visit their physician regularly and build a working relationship to achieve good health outcomes."