Overview
Dr. Wei Ling Lau is a board-certified UCI Health nephrologist who specializes in the treatment of kidney diseases and kidney dialysis. Her clinical interests include the management of chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure, kidney stones and electrolyte disturbances.She earned her medical degree at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo. She completed an internal medicine resident at the UCI School of Medicine and returned to the University of Washington to complete a fellowship in nephrology.Lau is actively researching phosphorus overload and cardiovascular disease, which contributes to a high rate of heart failure in patients with chronic kidney disease. She also studies the mechanisms that contribute to blood-vessel calcification. Her work has been published in high-impact nephrology journals and she has been recognized with a top poster award at the National Kidney Foundation’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C.Lau is committed to providing individualized patient care. She sees patients inIrvine.
Dr. Lau is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Nephrectomy.
Dr. Lau is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 91 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1 Medical Plaza Drive, Irvine, CA 92697
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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.
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.
Harbor-UCLA Nephrology
from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamyar_Kalantar-ZadehEducationKalantar-Zadeh received his education in medicine from the University of Bochum and University of Bonn (Germany) and his M.D. degree from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (Germany).[1] In addition, he obtained a master's degree in public health (Master of Public Health, MPH) and a PhD in epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley.[1] He is a practicing triple board certified physician specialist in internal medicine, pediatrics, and nephrology.[1] Kalantar-Zadeh completed his residency at the State University of New York and his nephrology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.[1]CareerKalantar-Zadeh is a professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and based at the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center (2000-2012, and since 2023), where he worked with his former mentor Joel D. Kopple and served as the founding director of the Harold Simmons Center for Chronic Disease Research and Epidemiology. During 2012-2022 Kalantar-Zadeh was in the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine as a tenured professor of medicine, pediatrics, public health, and Nursing Sciences, and chief of Nephrology,[1] and the UC Irvine Medical Center. He also serves as a part-time staff physician at Tibor-Rubin VA Medical center in Long Beach, California, under the Veterans Health Administration. Kalantar-Zadeh has r. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is board certified in Interal Medicine, Nephrology, and Pediatrics. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is currently accepting new patients.
UCI Health
Connie Rhee is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Rhee is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
UC Irvine Medical Center
Ekamol Tantisattamo is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Tantisattamo is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Low Sodium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Tantisattamo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wei L. Lau
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wei L. Lau?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wei L. Lau by calling their office at 949-824-8600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wei L. Lau a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wei L. Lau is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), 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. Wei L. Lau specialize in?
While Dr. Wei L. Lau is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Wei L. Lau participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wei L. Lau has published 91 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Wei L. Lau's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wei L. Lau accept my insurance?
Dr. Wei L. Lau accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-824-8600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Lau isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Lau isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- CalcinosisDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- Fanconi Bickel SyndromeDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Fanconi Bickel Syndrome.
- Fanconi SyndromeDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Fanconi Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Lau isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Experienced
- Alport SyndromeDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- BoilsDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CalciphylaxisDr. Lau isExperienced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.