Naomi Lawrence, MD
Dermatologic Surgery
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAffiliations
- Cooper University Hospital
About Naomi Lawrence
Professional Statement
I always strive to understand not just the physical issues my patients face, but also how these issues affect their lives and what's important to them and what their priorities are. By looking at the bigger picture, I can treat each person individually and as a whole person to best meet their needs.
Whether dealing with a serious disease like cancer or a cosmetic concern, my aim is to educate and empower my patients to better understand their health. My communication style is very interactive: I'll explain a concept, see if my patient understood, and ask them to recap the information back to ensure they've understood. I speak to my patients conversationally, using plain language, and my patients often tell me they leave our discussions with a much clearer understanding of their health issues. I also make it a point to listen as much as or more than I talk, encouraging patients to ask questions and express their concerns.
My colleagues and I also provide written materials and videos for pre- and post-op patient education, adopting multiple education approaches because people learn and absorb information differently. This strategy has reduced the number of follow-up calls we receive, as patients have fewer questions, are better informed about their care - such as how to take care of a wound - and leads to better overall outcomes.
I encourage my patients to be actively involved in all aspects of their care. Today's approach is about shared decision-making, which requires good health literacy, so I emphasize education and understanding patient priorities.
My approach to treatment is generally conservative, and I stay updated on the latest medical advances and literature. Approachable and open to new ideas, I treat each patient as if they were family, only recommending treatments I consider for myself or my own family.
Title
Head, Section of Procedural Dermatology, Division of Dermatology
Dermatologic Surgeon
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles
Professor of Medicine
Awards and Honors
Association of Surgical Faculty 2007
ASDS Presidential Citation Award 2007
Cutting Edge Research Grant (2001, 2004, 2008, 2010)
Honorary Member Iowa Dermatologic Society
American Dermatologic Association, Elected 2003
Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
junior and senior year
Secretary - Treasurer of Alpha Omega Alpha
Phi Beta Kappa, Tulane University
Dr. Lawrence has been listed in Philadelphia magazine, New Jersey magazine and South Jersey magazine as a "Top Doc" from 1999 to present. She has been interviewed by USA Today, Health on the Run, Dermatology Times, Skin and Allergy News, Women's World, Philadelphia Inquirer, Self Magazine, Courier Post, Elle Magazine, Cosmetic Surgery Times, Central Record, and many other national publications.
Best Doctors in America 2014
Inside Jersey Magazine "Top Docs" - 2015, 2016
Inside Jersey Magazine "Top Docs for Cancer Care" - 2014, 2015
NJ Monthly Magazine "Top Docs" - 2016, 2017, 2023, 2025
Philadelphia Magazine "Top Docs" - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
SJ Magazine "Top Docs" - 2014
SJ Magazine "Top Female Docs" - 2015
South Jersey Magazine "Best Physicians for Women" - 2014, 2015
South Jersey Magazine "Best Doctors" 2015, 2016
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Dermatology
The American Board of Dermatology, Inc. (2005)
American Medical Association
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, ASDS and ASDSA - current
American Society of Cosmetic Surgery
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association - Skin cancer patient experience task force
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Immediate Past President, 2016-2017
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, President, 2015-2016
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, President Elect, 2014-2015
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Vice President, 2013-2014
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Secretary, 2003-2007
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Officers and Board of Directors Work Group chair 2005-2006
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Board of Directors, 1999-2002
American Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Fellow
American Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Tromovitch Award Committee, 2009- 2010
American Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Fellowship Training Committee, 2009-present
American Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Industry Liaison Committee, 2006-2009
American Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Communications and Public Relations Committee, 1998-2004
Association of Academic Dermatologic Surgeons
Association of Professors of Dermatology
Women's Dermatologic Society
Editorial Positions
Multimedia Editor, Dermatologic Surgery Journal, 2018-present
Clinical research editor, Rowan medical school, 2018 - present
Assistant Editor, Dermatologic Surgery Journal, 2002-present
Associate Editor, Dialogues in Dermatology, 2002-2010
Guest Editor, Dermatologic Surgery Special Issue: Best Reconstructive Techniques in Dermatologic Surgery, 2015
Assistant Editor, Case Report and Surgical Gems, Dermatologic Surgery Journal, 2001-2003
Editor, Dermatologic Surgery Journal, special liposuction edition, 1996-1997
Selected Publications
Dr. Lawrence has published medical studies in the leading journals of dermatology and has presented papers at major conferences in her field. She is the author of a book on skin rejuvenation and dermatologic surgery. She has written nearly 100 chapters and articles on liposuction, chemical peeling, skin cancer, reconstruction, laser resurfacing, and patient safety.
Grant Research
FDA Clinical Trial: A Phase III, Open-label, multicenter study to assess the long-term safety of repeat administrations of Reloxin in the treatment of glabellar lines. Sponsor, Medicis. Completed 2004-2009
Current Research
Assessment of bacterial organisms colonizing Mohs surgical wounds healing by second intention. Ashley Decker, MD, Michael Renzi, MD, Naomi Lawrence, MD
A prospective comparison of polypropylene suture versus cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive for epidermal closure of non-facial surgical wounds. Christi Regula, MD Naomi Lawrence MD, Ryan Johnson, MD, Min Deng, MD, Ashley Decker MD.
Microneedling split body study for the treatment striae. Naomi Lawrence, MD, Ashley Decker, MD, Matthew Belcher, MD
Injection practice in cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery offices. Naomi Lawrence, MD, Matthew Belcher, MD
Departments
Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery
Surgery
Programs & Centers
Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center
Practice Group :
Cooper University Physicians
Locations
- 10000 Sagemore Drive, Suite 10103, Marlton, NJ 08053
- Get Directions
- phone: 856-596-3040
- fax: 856-735-6497
Clinical Interests
Mohs micrographic surgery, procedural dermatology, skin cancer, cutaneous oncology, dermabrasion, tissue fillers, neuromodulators, laser skin surgery, platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatment for hair loss
Education and Training
Education
- Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Mohs Surgery, 1993
- Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dermatopathology, 1992
- Residency: Tulane Medical Center Hosp & Clinic, Dermatology, 1991
- Internship: Tulane Medical Center Hosp & Clinic, Transitional, 1988
- Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine, 1987
Board Certifications
- BC0000229: American Board Dermatology, 2021
- Dermatopathology: American Board of Dermatology, 1993
- Dermatology: American Board of Dermatology, 1991
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
- Aetna Dental Health
- Aetna First Health (Coventry)
- Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Quality Health
- Aetna Whole Health
- Aetna Workers Comp
- AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
- AmeriHealth Medicare
- AmeriHealth Value Network
- Braven Health Medicare
- Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
- Cigna Medicare
- Cigna One Health
- Clover Health Medicare PPO
- Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
- Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
- First MCO Group Health
- First MCO Workers Comp
- Galaxy Health Network Group Health
- Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
- Guardian
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
- Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
- Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
- Humana Military Prime
- Humana Military Standard
- Humana Military TriCare
- Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
- Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
- Independence Blue Cross Medicare
- Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
- Liberty Mutual Auto
- Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- MagnaCare Auto
- MagnaCare Group Health
- MagnaCare Workers Comp
- Medicaid (NJ)
- Medicare
- MultiPlan PHCS
- NJ Manufacturers Auto
- NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Group Health
- QualCare Emblem Health
- QualCare HMO/PPO
- QualCare Workers Comp
- Railroad Medicare
- Three Rivers Contigo
- Three Rivers Devon
- United Behavioral Health Group Health
- United Behavioral Health Medicaid
- United Behavioral Health Medicare
- United Behavioral Health Optum
- United Healthcare AARP
- United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
- United Healthcare Dental
- United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
- United Healthcare Group Health
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- United Healthcare Medicare
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- US Family Health Plan
- VA Community Care Network
- WellCare Medicare
- Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
- Wellpoint Medicare