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Dr. Cynthia Lau, MD
Overview of Dr. Cynthia Lau, MD
Dr. Cynthia Lau, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and is affiliated with Advocate South Suburban Hospital. Dr. Lau, completed a residency at Rush Medical College. Patients rated Dr. Lau an average 2.6 star rating.
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Dr. Lau's Office Locations
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Advocate Medical Group9831 S Western Ave Lowr Level, Chicago, IL 60643 Directions (773) 445-3500
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Advocate Medical Group Gatro17850 Kedzie Ave Ste 2100, Hazel Crest, IL 60429 Directions (708) 957-4011
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Advocate South Suburban Hospital
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Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
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Impedance Testing
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Liver Function Test
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VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
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Acute Gastritis
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Duodenal Ulcer
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Esophageal Diverticulum
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
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Heartburn
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Hepatitis C
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Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Hernia
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Ileus
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Indigestion
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Intestinal Obstruction
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Ischemic Colitis
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Non-Neonatal Jaundice
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Pancreatitis
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Pelvic Abscess
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Peptic Ulcer
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Potassium Deficiency
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Pouchitis
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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Pyloric Stenosis
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Stomal Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Viral Hepatitis
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Colon Cancer Screening
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Colorectal Cancer Screening
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Gallbladder Scan
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Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis B Virus Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
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Hepatitis Screening
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Impedance Testing
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Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
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Liver Function Test
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pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
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Ultrasound
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VAP Lipid Testing
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Wireless pH Testing
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About Dr. Cynthia Lau, MD
Specialties*
- Gastroenterology
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Years of Experience
- 21 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1184882169
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Rush Medical College
Fellowship
Residency
- Rush Medical College
Residency
Medical Education
- University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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