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Dr. Christopher Lau, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (78)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Lau, MD

Dr. Christopher Lau, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine|SUNY Dwnstate M C College of Medicine and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Lau, completed a residency at Suny Downstate Medical Center|Suny Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Lau an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Lau works at Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Partial Lung Collapse along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Lau's Office Locations

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    Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center
    525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 509-6518

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Partial Lung Collapse
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Aneurysm
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Thoracentesis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aneurysm of Sinus of Valsalva
Aortic Arch Thoracic Aneurysm
Aortic Dilation
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Root Dilation
Aortic Stenosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Arrhythmias
Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Ascites
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Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Myxoma
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Biliary Atresia
Biventricular Heart Failure
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Carotid Artery Disease
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dissecting Aneurysm
Empyema
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Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm
Gastric Ulcer
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Saccular Aneurysm
Stomach Cancer
Suprarenal Aneurysm
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Thyroid Nodule
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Tricuspid Valve Incompetence
Typical Atrial Flutter
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aneurysm Stenting
Aneurysm Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Aneurysm Stent Grafting
Aortic Valve Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac Surgery in the Elderly
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Revascularization
Coronary Artery Revascularization Using Arterial Conduits
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valve Replacement
Heart Valve Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery
Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Prolapse Repair
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Multi-Arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Renal Transplant
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoabdominal Surgical Procedure
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
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    • Aetna
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    • Amerihealth
    • Amida Care
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • EmblemHealth
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Fidelis Care
    • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
    • Healthfirst
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Oxford Health Plans
    • POMCO Group
    • SelectCare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • VNS Choice
    • WellCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    5.0
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Cantonese
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1407034374
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center|Weill Cornell Medical College
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Suny Downstate Medical Center|Suny Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Suny Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine|University Hospital of Brooklyn
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Suny Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine|SUNY Dwnstate M C College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
    • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

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    Dr. Christopher Lau, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lau is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Lau has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lau works at Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Lau’s profile.

    Dr. Lau has seen patients for Partial Lung Collapse, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lau on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    78 patients have reviewed Dr. Lau. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lau.

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