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Dr. James Lau, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. James Lau, MD
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Dr. James Lau, MD is a General Surgeon in Maywood, IL.
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Dr. James Lau, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Maywood, IL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. James Lau, MD is a General Surgeon in Maywood, IL.

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Dr. Lau graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry. Dr. James Lau, MD is a General Surgeon in Maywood, IL and has 30 years experience. Dr. Lau currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Lau received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Lau's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lau accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Klinefelter Syndrome
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Wound Repair

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Foster G. McGaw Hospital
    2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 216-9000
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  2. 2 Tanya W Spirtos MD Wommens Cancer
    900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 736-5800
  3. 3 Loyola University Medical Center
    6800 N Frontage Rd, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 216-3581
  4. 4 Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
    701 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 538-4926
  5. 5 Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery & Bariatric Care at Melrose Park
    719 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 538-6733

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3.9
Based on 10 Reviews
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Jul 17, 2018
Dr. Lau preformed ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic on me. I would highly recommend him.
Vanessa Isaacs in CA — Jul 17, 2018
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry
    1995
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Lau, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lau's profile.

Dr. James Lau, MD is affiliated with Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

    701 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL