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.

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Office Location

Dr. James Lau

900 Blake Wilbur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

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
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Lau

  • 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 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Lau has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Indiana University School Of Medicine

Medical School

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1995

Other Providers at Stanford Health Care

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
What languages does Dr. James Lau speak?
Dr. James Lau speaks Spanish and Vietnamese.
Where is Dr. James Lau's office located?
Dr. James Lau's office is located at 900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Lau affiliated with?
Dr. James Lau is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.
Does Dr. James Lau accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Lau accepts on their Vitals profile.

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