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Dr. Alvin Lau, MD

Psychosomatic Medicine* Age 46
Dr. Alvin Lau, MD
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Dr. Alvin Lau, MD is a Psychosomatic Medicine Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Alvin Lau, MD
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Dr. Alvin Lau, MD

Psychosomatic Medicine* Age 46
San Francisco, CA
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19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alvin Lau, MD is a Psychosomatic Medicine Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA.

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Dr. Lau graduated from CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY / SACRAMENTO / COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Dr. Alvin Lau, MD is a Psychosomatic Medicine Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Lau currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. Dr. Lau's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Lau is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Adjustment Disorder
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Adjustment Disorder
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Anxiety
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Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Confusion
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Major Depressive Disorder
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Opioid Dependence
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychosis
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizophrenia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Southern CA Select HMO
    LocalPlus
    Southern CA Value HMO
    Cigna HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • AWH Northern CA HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
    Basic HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
    AWH Southern California HMO
    AWH Southern California Elect Choice
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
  • Silver 70 PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Pathway-CA HMO
    Pathway-CA EPO
    Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Premium
  • Advantage HMO
    Vivity CA HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Select CA HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute
    401 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
  2. 2 Sacramento-Family Medicine Clinic
    4860 Y St Ste 1600, Sacramento, CA 95817

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Specialties*
Psychosomatic Medicine
Family Medicine
Psychiatry
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY / SACRAMENTO / COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
    2005
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice, Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alvin Lau, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lau's profile.

Dr. Alvin Lau, MD is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights.

Yes, Dr. Alvin Lau, MD holds board certification in Family Practice, Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA