Dr. Alex C Lau, MD

Dr. Alex Lau is an orthopedic surgeon with 33 years of experience treating patients with bone, joint, and muscle conditions. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and specializes in both orthopedic surgery and general surgical procedures. His extensive experience spans over three decades of helping patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions affecting their mobility and quality of life.

Dr. Lau practices at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, serving patients throughout San Francisco and Oakland, California. He treats common conditions like rotator cuff tears and disorders, helping patients regain shoulder function and reduce pain. His expertise also includes managing osteoarthritis, a condition that affects millions of Americans. Among the procedures he performs are arthrograms for detailed joint imaging, knee surgery to address various knee …problems, and bursa injections to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief.