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Lawrence D. Atherton, MD

Cardiologist


101 West University Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
217.366.1304

Now accepting new patients

“I value the
relationships that I
have developed with
my patients at Christie
Clinic over the past 20
years. My goal is to
have patients and
families feel that we
are listening to them
and caring for them as
unique individuals while
providing the best and
most up-to-date medical
care available.”

  • Education:
    Bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
  • Medical School:
    University of Vermont, Burlington
  • Internship:
    University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington
  • Residency:
    University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington
  • Fellowship:
    Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Cardiology
  • Certification:
    American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases, National Board of Medical Examiners, and American College of Cardiology (Fellow)

Get to know Lawrence D. Atherton

  • Why I Chose Cardiology
    “Cardiology is an exciting and rewarding profession because it allows us to use our knowledge and technical expertise to help patients survive acute life-threatening illnesses while also caring for them over many years. We focus together on long-term monitoring and treatment, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyles, enabling patients to optimize both longevity and quality of life.”

  • Department of Cardiology
    A specialist in cardiology, Dr. Atherton diagnoses and treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

  • Hospital Affiliation
    Carle Foundation Hospital, Provena Covenant Medical Center, and Kirby Hospital in Monticello

  • Personal
    Dr. Atherton and his wife, Linda, have four grown children. Together, they enjoy travel, sports, camping and other outdoor adventures, music, and gourmet cooking. Both Dr. Atherton and Linda are very active in the Boy Scouts, with Dr. Atherton currently serving as Scoutmaster of Troop 121 in Champaign.

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