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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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  • SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Open Choice PPO
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
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Locations

  1. 1 TMS Health Solutions
    1801 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Monday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute
    401 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
  3. 3 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
Medical Education

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