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Dr. Christopher Lau, MD
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Dr. Christopher Lau, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Lau, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in New York, NY.
Dr. Christopher Lau, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Christopher Lau, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Lau, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in New York, NY.
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About Dr. Christopher Lau, MD

Dr. Lau graduated from SUNY DWNSTATE M C College of Medicine and completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Christopher Lau, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in New York, NY. Dr. Lau currently practices at Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center and is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Dr. Lau has experience treating conditions like Pulmonary Insufficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Lau's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lau also speaks Cantonese and Chinese. Dr. Lau is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Where Dr. Christopher Lau, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center
    525 E 68th St # M-404, New York, NY 10065

Experience and Background Check

Pulmonary Insufficiency
Aortic Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Aortic Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Aneurysm
Pericardial Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Subacute Endocarditis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Thoracentesis
Pleural Effusion
Mitral Valve Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Systolic Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Repair
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Aortic Valve Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Heart Valve Disorders
Aortic Stenosis
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Mitral Valve Disease
Cardiac Tamponade
Pneumonitis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Aortic Dissection
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Atrial Fibrillation
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Septal Defect
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aneurysm of Sinus of Valsalva
Aortic Arch Thoracic Aneurysm
Aortic Dilation
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Root Dilation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Arrhythmias
Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Myxoma
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiomegaly
Carotid Artery Disease
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congestive Heart Failure
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dissecting Aneurysm
Empyema
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Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Saccular Aneurysm
Septic Embolism
Suprarenal Aneurysm
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Tricuspid Valve Incompetence
Typical Atrial Flutter
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aneurysm Stenting
Aneurysm Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Aneurysm Stent Grafting
Aortic Reconstruction Surgery
Aortic Root Surgery
Aortic Valve Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Valve Sparing Surgery
Aortic Valvuloplasty
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
ASD and-or PFO Closure
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bloodless Heart Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Surgery in the Elderly
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Revascularization
Coronary Artery Revascularization Using Arterial Conduits
Cryoablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Endovascular Stent Grafting
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valve Replacement
Heart Valve Surgery
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Maze Procedure
Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery
Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Prolapse Repair
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Multi-Arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracic Endovascular Surgery
Thoracoabdominal Surgical Procedure
Total Coronary Artery Revascularization
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Valvuloplasty
Vascular Surgical Procedure

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Jul 13, 2025
Within the first ten minutes of meeting Dr. Christopher Lau, MD, I felt confident and reassured enough to proceed with coronary bypass surgery without hesitation. He explained the procedure, hospital stay, and recovery timeline in a clear and straightforward manner that put me at ease. His exceptional support staff further enhanced the experience with their professionalism and care. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Christopher Lau to anyone in need of a highly skilled and compassionate cardiac surgeon.
Suhail Ahmed — Jul 13, 2025
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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Pathway Enhanced Guided Access
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • VNS Choice
  • Blue Card
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • WellCare
  • Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
    Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
  • POMCO Group
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Select
    Aetna
  • Compass
    Community Plan
    United Healthcare
  • Amida Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP)
    Emblem Health
  • Personal Choice
  • SelectCare
  • HealthFirst
  • Fidelis Care

Meet Dr. Christopher Lau, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Christopher Lau, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in New York, NY. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiovascular Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiovascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • SUNY DWNSTATE M C College of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    2008
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center
    2012
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Christopher Lau, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Lau, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospitals Where Dr. Christopher Lau, MD Practices

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

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