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Dr. James Lau, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. James Lau, MD
3.9 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. James Lau, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Maywood, IL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. James Lau, MD works in Maywood, IL as a General Surgeon and has 29 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry in 1995. At present, Dr. Lau has received an average rating of 3.9 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. They are affiliated with Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Lau practices at Practice in Maywood, IL and has additional offices in Palo Alto, CA, Melrose Park, IL and Burr Ridge, IL.

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  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Foster G. McGaw Hospital
    2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
    Monday
    Open 24 Hours
    Tuesday
    Open 24 Hours
    Wednesday
    Open 24 Hours
    Thursday
    Open 24 Hours
    Friday
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    Saturday
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    Sunday
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  2. 2 Tanya W Spirtos MD Wommens Cancer
    900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
  3. 3 Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
    701 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
  4. 4 Loyola University Medical Center
    6800 N Frontage Rd, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
  5. 5 Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery & Bariatric Care at Melrose Park
    719 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

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3.9
Based on 10 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (1)

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Jul 17, 2018
Dr. Lau preformed ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic on me. I would highly recommend him.
Vanessa Isaacs in CA — Jul 17, 2018
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Education

Education

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  • Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry
    1995
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. James Lau, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Lau accepts ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Lau accepts here.

Dr. Lau has a star rating of 3.9/5 and has been reviewed 10 times.

Dr. Lau is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Lau has been practicing as a General Surgeon for 29 years.

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