Dr. Lawson is responsible for developing and leading initiatives in HCSC’S five-state divisions. She came to HCSC with 20 years of obstetrics and gynecology clinical practice expertise, along with healthcare leadership experience in operations, quality and health equity. Dr. Lawson was named by BlackDoctors.org as among the 2024 Top Blacks in Healthcare and also currently serves as president of the National Medical Association, the largest and oldest national organization representing Black physicians and their patients. She also lends her expertise and business acumen to hospital, recovery center, city and healthcare leadership boards and has been a physician at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas since 2002.
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Becker's Recognition
Yolanda Lawson, MDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2024 Winner

Executives
Black Healthcare leaders to know
Diversity in healthcare leadership results in a more well-rounded experience for patients and providers. Becker’s is thrilled to honor these Black healthcare leaders. The leaders featured on this list are shaping the patient experience, educating and training the next generation of healthcare providers, and furthering equity and inclusion.
