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Dr. William Lao, MD

Concierge Plastic Surgery physician, New York, NY

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Dr. Lao is a board-certified plastic surgeon with training from Johns Hopkins, the Medical College of Wisconsin and a Manhattan fellowship.

535 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10017

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About Dr. Lao

Dr. Lao earned a BS in biomedical engineering and computer science and an MD, both from The Johns Hopkins University. He completed six years of integrated residency training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He then did an aesthetic surgery fellowship in Manhattan under Dr. Sherrell J. Aston at Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital.

He also completed a research and clinical fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Linkou, Taiwan. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (2016) and the Taiwanese Board of Plastic Surgery (2015).

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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
The Johns Hopkins University (BS in biomedical engineering and computer science)
Medical school
The Johns Hopkins University
Residency
Integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
Fellowship
Aesthetic surgery, Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital
Fellowship
Reconstructive microsurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
Board certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery (2016) and Taiwanese Board of Plastic Surgery (2015)
Professional memberships
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Taiwan Society of Plastic Surgeons
NPI
1083874259

Hospital and practice affiliations

Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital

Location

535 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10017
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Rated 5 out of 5

"Fosters an environment where patients feel seen and heard."

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Builds confidence by walking through treatment options carefully."

FMDD UserDec 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Ensures each discussion includes time for patient questions."

FMDD UserNov 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Approaches every diagnosis with calm and experience."

FMDD UserSep 2024

Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Lao board certified?

Dr. Lao is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (2016). He is also board certified by the Taiwanese Board of Plastic Surgery (2015).

Where did Dr. Lao train?

Dr. Lao earned his MD at The Johns Hopkins University and completed a six-year integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He did an aesthetic surgery fellowship in Manhattan and a reconstructive microsurgery fellowship at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Linkou, Taiwan.

Which hospitals is Dr. Lao affiliated with?

Dr. Lao is affiliated with Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital.

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