Overview
James Lau is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lau is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lau is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 54 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
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- 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
2301 Charlotte 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James N. Lau
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James N. Lau?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James N. Lau by calling their office at 816-404-3855. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James N. Lau a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James N. 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 N. Lau specialize in?
While Dr. James N. 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 N. Lau participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James N. Lau has published 54 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. James N. 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 N. Lau accept my insurance?
Dr. James N. Lau accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 816-404-3855 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.