Meet Dr. Gbemisola Lawal MD Board-Certified General Surgeon | Current AACS Cosmetic Surgery Fellow in Nashville
Advanced aesthetic surgery training with a refined, patient-centered approach.
A Refined Voice in Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Gbemisola Lawal is a board-certified general and cosmetic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body. Known for her refined aesthetic eye and meticulous surgical technique, she specializes in creating elegant, natural-looking results that enhance confidence while preserving each patient's unique beauty.
She believes cosmetic surgery should feel personal, empowering, and collaborative. Her approach combines technical precision with artistry, focusing on balanced, sophisticated outcomes tailored to each individual patient — never trends or overdone transformations.
Patients appreciate her warm personality, attention to detail, and ability to make them feel comfortable, heard, and cared for throughout every step of their journey.
Clinical Interests
Her clinical interests include facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement, body contouring, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments. Outside of surgery, Dr. Lawal enjoys wellness, travel, creativity, and building meaningful connections with patients in a way that makes aesthetic care feel approachable and confidence-building.
Education
Dr. Lawal earned her Doctor of Medicine, Magna Cum Laude, from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada (May 2020), and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a Certificate in Public Health Nursing from Holy Names University in Oakland, California (August 2013).
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery: Fellow Member
American College of Surgeons: Member
SGU Neuroscience Society: Former Vice President, Communications & Alumni Relations
American Medical Student Association: Former Member
Student National Medical Association: Former Member
Red Ribbon Magazine: Past Contributor
Research & Publications
Dr. Lawal is an active contributor to the scientific community, with peer-reviewed publications spanning oncology, immunology, and public health:
Lawal G, Xiao Y, Rahnemai-Azar A, et al. The Immunology of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. October 2021.
Osei-Bordom D, Sachdeva G, Cloonan D, Pawlik T, Lawal G, Xiao Y. Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Emerging Therapeutic Strategies. August 2022.
Lawal G, Bidaisee S, Ducey J. One Health Effectiveness in Managing Zoonoses. Scholar Journal of Applied Sciences and Research. 2018.
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