4.9
127 Ratings with 122 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Kenneth Lao is an ophthalmologist who has been caring for patients with eye conditions for 24 years. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham and completed specialized training through a residency at Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center followed by a fellowship at the Dean C. McGee Eye Institute at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Lao holds certifications from both the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Board of Family Medicine. He provides care in English.
Dr. Lao practices at Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Temple and sees patients in Temple, Texas. His expertise includes treating astigmatism, double vision, and optic nerve inflammation. He performs comprehensive eye exams including pressure testing, vision assessments, and visual field evaluations to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have given Dr. Lao an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Lao practices at Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Temple and sees patients in Temple, Texas. His expertise includes treating astigmatism, double vision, and optic nerve inflammation. He performs comprehensive eye exams including pressure testing, vision assessments, and visual field evaluations to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have given Dr. Lao an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 24 years of experience
- 27 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Dean C. McGee Eye Institute (univ. of Oklahoma)
- 122 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
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Office Location
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - Temple
1815 S 31st StTemple, TX 76504 Tel: (254) 724-3937
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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| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
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| Med School: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (BIRMINGHAM) (Education) | Med School: Baylor College of Medicine | Med School: University of Minnesota | Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kenneth Lao
Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Kenneth Lao has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
Kenneth Lao holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas. They are board certified in Ophthalmology and Family Medicine by the American Board of Ophthalmology and American Board of Family Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology and board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Dean C. McGee Eye Institute (univ. of Oklahoma) in 2013.
Residency
Completed their residency at Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center in 2010 and In His Image Family Practice Residency Program in 2005.
Medical School
Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (BIRMINGHAM) (Education) in 2002.
NPI Number
Kenneth Lao's NPI number is 1861463093.
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