Overview
Dr. Melvin Lau completed his Gastroenterology fellowship in 2010 and joined Scott & White in Round Rock as a senior staff member. He was named Director of Endoscopy in 2012, then the Section Chief of Gastroenterology in 2016. In 2019, Dr. Lau served as the Division Director of Medicine at Baylor Scott & White Health –Round Rock from 2019 -2023. He currently holds the title of Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) for the Greater Austin Region. Dr. Lau earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. He then completed both his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. During his training, he conducted cancer outcomes research and had numerous GI publications utilizing the SEER database. He trained in both EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)/ERCP and started the EUS program at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center –Round Rock. He served in the Scott & White Clinic Staff Organization (CSO) from 2013-2019. He completed the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Advanced Physician Leadership Course in 2017. He is a strong advocate for physician compensation and retirement planning. He regularly teaches personal finance for physicians and was guest lecturer at Texas ACP (American College of Physicians) annual meeting in 2022. Dr. Lau is a fellow of the American Gastroenterology Association. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife and three daughters, cooking, and college football. Dr. Lau has been recognized as a Top Doc 2024 and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical speciality.
Dr. Lau is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
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Locations
300A University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lau has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Kenneth Ellis is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Ellis is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Austin Gastroenterology
Carl Frank is a Gastroenterologist in Georgetown, Texas. Dr. Frank is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
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Craig Lubin is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Lubin is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Collagenous Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melvin K. Lau
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melvin K. Lau?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melvin K. Lau by calling their office at 512-509-0200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melvin K. Lau a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melvin K. Lau is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 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. Melvin K. Lau specialize in?
While Dr. Melvin K. Lau is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, and Hepatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Melvin K. Lau accept my insurance?
Dr. Melvin K. Lau accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-509-0200 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
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Lau isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Lau isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HepatitisDr. Lau isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
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- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- EsophagitisDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.