
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- Chinese - Mandarin
- Chinese - Cantonese
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - Northern Dutchess Hospital
- Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center
About Lung Lau
Professional Statement
Dr. Lau is a fellowship-trained Colorectal surgeon specializing in a wide range of colon and rectum disorders, from inflammatory bowel disease to cancer. He also addresses benign conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, fecal incontinence and prolapse. Additionally, he holds board certification in General Surgery from the American Board of Surgery.
Prioritizing proactive healthcare, Dr. Lau performs colonoscopies and high-resolution anoscopies for cancer screening. Committed to forging enduring connections with his patients, he adopts a patient-centric, goal-oriented approach, creating a welcoming environment for all individuals. Driven by interests in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, innovative technologies and LGBTQ+ healthcare, Dr. Lau stands out as a trailblazer in compassionate and cutting-edge surgical care.
Get To Know Me
Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I am compassionate about my patients and will take a holistic approach to their care. I will be respectful, attentive, and honest.
What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
At the end of the day, we are a team. I am here to provide my best care and to make healthcare decisions together. I expect my patients to welcome honest opinions and discussions to achieve this goal.
How do you spend your valuable personal time when you’re not caring for patients?
Fitness is an important aspect of my life; my best days are the ones when I make it to my CrossFit class. In addition to staying active, I also enjoy cooking and indulging in a nice Netflix binge.
Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
Colorectal surgery allows me to develop lasting relationships with my patients. I enjoy the journey I take with them, as well as the breadth of diseases I get to manage.
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Colon & Rectal Surgery, 2023
- Medical School: University of Miami School of Medicine, 2015
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery
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Locations
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - General Surgery Poughkeepsie
- 21 Reade Place, Suite 3100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-214-1800
- fax: 845-214-1818
Insurance
- Aetna
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
- Centivo
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- Coventry-Aetna
- Elderplan
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
- Empire Health Plan
- Empire Plan
- Fidelis Care
- Hamaspik
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid Connecticut
- Medicaid New York
- Medicare New York
- Medicare Railroad
- Multiplan Inc
- MVP Health Care
- Northwell Direct
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- Wellcare
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
80 ratings, 9 reviewsProvider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Excellent surgeon! I would definitely recommend Dr. Lau to anyone needing the GI specialty care that he can provide.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
Dr lau very professional and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
Not rushed, took the time to answer all questions and go over everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
He spend the time to explain what was going on and I understood exactly what I needed to have and felt comfortable having him do my surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Explained about an issue completely. And able to understand what he spoke about
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
He explained everything very clearly and wanted to be sure I understood. He did not make me feel rushed at all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
Dr Lau was wonderful. He answered all my questions and explained everything to me. I felt very comfortable with him!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
Dr. Lau was extremely pleasant and informative. I felt seen and understood. The procedure was explained in a way that made it clear he knew what he was doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
He was very kind and professional, addressed all of my concerns.