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Dr. Kwan Lau, MD

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5.0 (41)
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20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kwan Lau, MD

Dr. Kwan Lau, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK and is affiliated with Temple University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lau an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Lau works at Practice in Philadelphia, PA with other offices in Fountain Hill, PA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lau's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Temple University Hospital
    3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 707-3133
  2. 2
    St Luke's Doctor's Pavilion
    701 Ostrum St, Fountain Hill, PA 18015 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 707-3133
  3. 3
    Fox Chase Cancer Center
    333 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 728-3095
  4. 4
    Office
    3401 N Broad St Ste 640, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 707-3626

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  • Temple University Hospital

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Liver Biopsy
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
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Jejunum Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
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Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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Secondary Malignancies
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Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
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Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
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Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1528212933
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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