Dr. Richard A. Lau, MD | Sacramento, CA | Rheumatology

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Dr. Richard Lau specializes in rheumatology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting joints, muscles, and the immune system. He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed both his residency and fellowship training at UCLA-Olive View, where he developed specialized expertise in rheumatologic care. Dr. Lau is fluent in English and Chinese, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Lau practices at Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group in Sacramento, California, and maintains an affiliation with Olive View UCLA Medical Center. He provides comprehensive care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. His approach includes thorough diagnostic testing through blood work and specialized immunology studies to develop personalized treatment plans. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lau highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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21 Ratings
34 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Chinese
UCLA-Olive View Fellowship
21 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Patients consistently praise Dr. Richard Anthony Lau for his attentiveness, thoroughness, and compassionate care. Many reviews highlight his active listening skills and involvement in decision-making regarding treatments, which patients find refreshing and confidence-boosting. Some concerns are not mentioned, as the dataset primarily contains positive feedback, reflecting overall satisfaction with his medical services and patient interaction.

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I highly recommend Dr. Lau. He is one of Dignity health's best doctors. He explains medication options, side effects, etc. Very kind and caring. I feel I'm getting the best treatment available from Dr. Lau.

February 26th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Always very attentive and an excellent dr

July 27th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Lau was very involved in decisions of my care and medications as well as listened to my concerns. He had us point the screen so he could view my toes and feet.

June 28th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I have recommended Dr. Lau to a friend.

April 13th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Lau was an active listener, very thorough and spent at least an our reviewing my complex case. It was very refreshing to have that experience.

March 8th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Lau is an excellent doctor. I appreciate his concern for the well being of my joints. He's always kind, professional, and forward thinking. I very much appreciate him and his entire staff.

February 14th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I have an excellent care provider. I really like Dr Lau.

December 7th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Always a pleasure to see Dr. Lau, very kind and patient and excellent listener.

September 22nd, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Lau is fantastic! He listens and is very engaged. He gave me a few options regarding my care plan and let me take the lead on which course of treatment I prefer.

September 22nd, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Very satisfied with the telehealth session with Dr. Lau.

September 3rd, 2024 | Source: Partner

Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Midtown Sacramento, CA

3000 Q StSacramento, CA 95816

Tel: (916) 733-3333

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Richard A. Lau, MD	Dr. Melissa Schoenwetter, DO	Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua	Dr. James Claude Leek, MD
Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Addiction Medicine	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (21 Ratings)	3.7 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	2.4 (8 Ratings)
	24 Years of Experience	67 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Chinese	Speaks English, Spanish
Sacramento , CA	Vacaville , CA	PEMBROKE PINES , FL	Sacramento , CA
Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine	Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific	Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Rheumatology

Gout
Lupus
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tendinitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

UCLA-Olive View Fellowship

Residency

UCLA - Olive View Residency

Medical School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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Does Dr. Richard Lau accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Richard Lau has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Lau affiliated with?: Dr. Richard Lau is affiliated with Olive View Ucla Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Richard Lau's office located?: Dr. Richard Lau's office is located at 3000 Q St, Sacramento, CA, 95816.
Does Dr. Richard Lau accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Lau accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Richard Lau accepting new patients?: Dr. Richard Lau has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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