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Dr. Wai Lau, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
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Dr. Wai Lau, MD is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, FL.
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Dr. Wai Lau, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Wai Lau, MD is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, FL.

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Dr. Lau graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE. Dr. Wai Lau, MD is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, FL and has 29 years experience. Dr. Lau currently practices at UF Health Nephrology - Shands Hospital and are affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. Dr. Lau has experience treating conditions like Nephrotic Syndrome, Mineral Metabolism Disorders and Proteinuria among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Lau's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lau is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nephrotic Syndrome
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Nephrotic Syndrome
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Nephrotic Syndrome
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
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Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
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Hypercalcemia
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Systemic Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Goodpasture's Disease
Gout
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Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Tuberous Sclerosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

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Locations

  1. 1 UF Health Nephrology - Shands Hospital
    1600 SW Archer Rd Rm 190113, Gainesville, FL 32610
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Jun 27, 2016
Dr. Lau is a caring physician who will not rush you in and out of her office. She spends time making sure you understand your disease, the prognosis and the treatment available. She seems interested in you as a whole person.
Michael McIntyre in Ft Pierce, FL — Jun 27, 2016
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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

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  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE
    1995
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  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wai Lau, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lau's profile.

Dr. Lau frequently treats the following conditions: Nephrotic Syndrome, Mineral Metabolism Disorders and Proteinuria. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Wai Lau, MD is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Wai Lau, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL