Dr. Donald Lao
Overview
Donald Lao, DO, is an orthopedic surgeon at CommonSpirit Orthopedics Audubon. He believes in partnering with his patients to make decisions together about the best care for their individual needs. Dr. Lao is committed to providing personalized and comprehensive orthopedic care.Dr. Lao earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lewis-Clark State College. He then attended A.T. Still University for medical school and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Kansas City University. Furthering his expertise, he completed a hip and knee replacement and orthopedic trauma fellowship at the University of Minnesota.Outside of his practice, Dr. Lao enjoys sports, spending time with his family, and spending time outdoors.Special Interests:-Fractures-Hip replacement-Joint infections-Knee arthroscopy-Knee replacement-Partial knee replacement-Revision hip replacement-Revision knee replacement-Robotic-assisted knee replacement.
Dr. Lao is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.
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Locations
2430 Research Pkwy Ste 205, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
2430 Research Pkwy Ste 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
2446 Research Pkwy Ste 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
1263 Lake Plaza Dr Ste 210, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Donald Lao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Donald Lao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Donald Lao by calling their office at 719-623-1050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Donald Lao a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Donald Lao is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Donald Lao specialize in?
While Dr. Donald Lao is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Donald Lao accept my insurance?
Dr. Donald Lao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 719-623-1050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Lao isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- BursitisDr. Lao isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- TendinitisDr. Lao isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Lao isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.