Summary

James Lau specializes in surgery and brings over three decades of experience to patient care. They completed medical school at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and went on to complete residency training at Indiana University School of Medicine. James Lau is fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese, allowing them to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

James Lau practices at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. They focus on treating conditions such as obesity and overweight issues, pediatric obesity, and GERD. Their surgical expertise includes performing sedation procedures and conducting important diagnostic tests like complete blood counts and creatinine clearance tests. Patients have given James Lau an average rating of 2.8 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.8
  • 31 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. James Lau has 5 locations

Bariatric Clinic At Stanford Health Care

900 Blake Wilbur Dr Garden LvlPalo Alto, CA 94304
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Stanford Health General Surgery

1201 Welch Rd Ste P214Stanford, CA 94305
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Stanford Health Bariatric Surgery

900 Blake Wilbur Dr Grd LvlPalo Alto, CA 94304
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. James Lau

300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305

Stanford Ophthalmic

900 Blake Wilbur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

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Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
Palo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CA
Med School: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Lau

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Amita Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Lau has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Lau has the following area of expertise

  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Indiana University School Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Lau's NPI number is 1487632261.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. James Lau accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. James Lau accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. James Lau affiliated with?
Dr. James Lau is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.
Where is Dr. James Lau's office located?
Dr. James Lau's office is located at 900 Blake Wilbur Dr Garden Lvl, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
Does Dr. James Lau accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Lau has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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