Medical resident working with a patient

Residency Information

Resident Physicians – A resident physician has completed medical school and has the title of DO or MD. They are completing their training in a specialized area of medicine. They work together with other members of the health care team to diagnose and treat medical conditions, order diagnostic tests, write prescriptions and perform surgery (if applicable), under the direction of an attending physician.

Osteopathic Doctor (DO) – A DO is fully qualified just like a medical doctor (MD). They can diagnose and treat medical conditions, order diagnostic tests, write prescriptions and perform surgery (if applicable). They have earned a bachelor’s degree, completed four years of medical school, completed a three year, or more, residency program and obtained a license to practice medicine.

At Lawton Community Health Center, our team of medical professionals is made up of doctors and nurse practitioners. To understand the different credentials each one holds, read our Medical Staff Descriptions.

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“This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).”
LCHC is an FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act) deemed facility for medical malpractice.

Affordable Care Act

The Lawton Community Health Center (LCHC) was awarded a grant from the Health and Human Services department to help educate the uninsured about the new health coverage options made available by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as well as help them enroll. Learn all you need to know about the Affordable Care Act and the Marketplace»