Overview
James Lau is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois.
Dr. Lau is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
Locations
2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
2301 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64108
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Michael Ujiki, MD, a gastrointestinal surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive procedures for conditions of the esophagus, stomach and gallbladder. After beginning his career in business, Dr. Ujiki found his true calling in medicine, where he now combines advanced surgical innovation with compassionate care. He prioritizes reducing recovery time and improving outcomes through cutting-edge techniques, including incisionless and laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Ujiki is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ujiki is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
John G. Linn, MD, a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in foregut and bariatric surgery. He treats a range of conditions including gallbladder disease, hernias and complex abdominal wall defects. Dr. Linn performs advanced procedures such as laparoscopic hernia repair, cholecystectomy and abdominal wall reconstruction to help patients improve digestive health and function. Dr. Linn is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.
University Of Chicago Medical Center
Peter Angelos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Angelos is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Lau
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Lau?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Lau by calling their office at 708-216-9000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Lau a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Lau is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. James Lau specialize in?
While Dr. James Lau is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Hiatal Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. James Lau participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Lau has published 55 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. James Lau's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Lau accept my insurance?
Dr. James Lau accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 708-216-9000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Lau isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- CholecystitisDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.