Summary

Dr. Kenneth Lao is an ophthalmologist who brings 24 years of experience to his practice in Temple, Texas. He completed his medical education at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham and pursued specialized training through multiple residencies, including family medicine at In His Image Family Practice Residency Program and ophthalmology at Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center. Dr. Lao further refined his expertise through a fellowship at the prestigious Dean C. McGee Eye Institute at the University of Oklahoma. He holds board certifications in both ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology and family medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Lao provides care in English.

Dr. Lao practices at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple, where he focuses on comprehensive eye care for patients throughout Temple, Texas. His expertise includes treating double vision, chronic sinus inflammation, and sinus infections that can affect vision and eye health. He performs specialized procedures such as eye pressure testing, chemotherapy treatments, and infusion therapy for complex eye conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lao highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 24 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Dean C. McGee Eye Institute (univ. of Oklahoma)
  • 108 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - Temple

1815 S 31st StTemple, TX 76504
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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24 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Temple , TXWebster , TXWebster , TXTemple , TX
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (BIRMINGHAM) (Education) Med School: University of Minnesota Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kenneth Lao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Envolve Benefit Options - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kenneth Lao has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kenneth Lao has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Diplopia
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

American Board of Family Medicine

Family Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Dean C. McGee Eye Institute (univ. of Oklahoma)2013

Residency

Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center2010
In His Image Family Practice Residency Program2005

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (BIRMINGHAM) (Education)Graduated in 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Kenneth Lao affiliated with?
Dr. Kenneth Lao is affiliated with Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Temple.
Does Dr. Kenneth Lao accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Kenneth Lao accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Kenneth Lao speak?
Dr. Kenneth Lao speaks English.
Is Dr. Kenneth Lao accepting new patients?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kenneth Lao?
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