Dr. Brian C. Lau
Overview
I am a sports medicine surgeon, specializing in injuries of the knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle/foot. I treat patients of all ages from pediatrics to master’s athletes and the weekend warrior to professionals. I perform complex shoulder surgery, including shoulder stabilization, rotator cuff surgery, superior capsular reconstruction, and reverse arthroplasty. I also do complex knee surgery, including ACL and meniscus surgery, patellar stabilizations, multi-ligament knee injuries, and advanced techniques for cartilage preservation and restoration. I also utilize the latest minimally-invasive techniques to treat foot and ankle injuries, including ankle instability, cartilage restoration, Achilles injuries, and fractures. I am currently the team physician for Duke Athletics, including soccer, basketball, football, baseball, and Olympic sports. I am also the Director of FIFA medical center. I am excited to be practicing sports medicine at Duke Health and am looking forward to getting you back in the game.
Dr. Lau is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.
Dr. Lau is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 129 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27710
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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I am a shoulder, knee, hip, and sports medicine surgeon at Duke Health and am heavily involved in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and the prevention of sports injuries. I cultivated these interests during my time in the military. My areas of interest and expertise are in shoulder and knee injuries in athletes and techniques and treatments to return these patients back to high levels of function or sport. I treat conditions, such as shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder arthritis with a joint replacement. My knee expertise is in ligament, cartilage, and meniscus injuries. I am involved in research, technique, and product development for each of these conditions to better help my patients. Dr. Dickens is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dickens is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian C. Lau
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian C. Lau?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian C. Lau by calling their office at 919-668-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian C. Lau a top-rated expert for Hypermobile Joints?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian C. Lau is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hypermobile Joints, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brian C. Lau specialize in?
While Dr. Brian C. Lau is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypermobile Joints, Endoscopy, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Brian C. Lau participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian C. Lau has published 129 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypermobile Joints. You can view a list of Dr. Brian C. Lau's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian C. Lau accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian C. Lau accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-668-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Lau isDistinguished. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
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- EndoscopyDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Osteochondritis DissecansDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Osteochondritis Dissecans.
- OsteotomyDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- TendinitisDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Acute PainDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone GraftDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- BursitisDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.