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Dr. Christopher Lau, MD

Dr. Christopher Lau, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
(212) 235-1519

Dr. Christopher Lau, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in New York, NY. Dr. Lau has extensive experience in Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Newyork-Presbyterian Queens. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 84 reviews 5 Star Rating (84 reviews)
(212) 235-1519
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
525 E 68th St # M-404
New York, NY 10065

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Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center525 E 68th St # M-404 New York, NY 10065
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(212) 235-1519

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Lau specializes in the areas of General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Lau's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lau

5.0
84 ratings, 71 with a written review
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First Consultation
Dr. Lau was thorough and answered all my questions. He assured me my aneurysm doesn't require surgery now and will continue to monitor it with regular scans. It was a great relief to know there is no immediate issue.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JLong – Mar 31, 2025
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Superb Surgeon
Dr. Lau performed an aortic valve replacement on my heart (Ross procedure). When he saw my heart he realized that my mitrial valve needed repairing as well as an ascending aortic aneurysm. He fixed all problems, both planned and unforseen, in one surgery. It's been a little over a month now, and I'm recovering fine. Also, my sister works at a hospital in Syracuse, NY, and the cardiac doctors that work there knew who he was, so his reputation precedes him. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brett V. – Jan 12, 2025
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Listened to my cover s did not rush me .
Telehealth
Answered all questions did not rush me. Explained my concerns taking his time making me feel comfortable and completely confident in him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 06, 2025
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Dr Lau was well prepared for my visit and explained why he recommended surgery in a very understandable manner. He directly answered my questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 10, 2024
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Aortic Valve Replacement
Dr. Lau is an amazing surgeon who has a great team. He replaced my aortic heart valve about 3 weeks ago and my recovery has been better than expected. I cannot recommend Dr. Lau, his team and the staff of Weill Cornell more.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jerry P. – Sep 26, 2024
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Amazing Doctor.
Amazing Doctor. Well mannered, thoughtful, explained everything in detail about the procedure before and after. Highly recommended. Thank you Dr.Lau.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jose Carpio – Jul 28, 2024
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Excellent surgeon
Dr Lau repaired my aortic aneurysm. He instilled confidence with me due to his explanation of the procedure and his overall demeanor. The follow up appointment after surgery was an opportunity to give him my gratitude for basically saving my life.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 24, 2024
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Listened to my concerns. Explained everything in detail. Did not rush through questions and answers. Took his time to make sure you were comfortable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 20, 2024
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Excellent surgeon. I cannot put into words my gratitude or how precise his communication and his work as a surgeon.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 06, 2024
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Excellent
Thoughtful, professional and inspires confidence
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karl – Mar 03, 2024
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Great Surgeon
Dr Lau is a brilliant surgeon, which I expect at Weill-Cornell, and also empathetic, patient and reassuring!! A few Doctors on my case were a little brusque but Dr Lau, especially in his office, made me feel important and comfortable!! Hopefully I won’t need more cardiac surgery but if I do I’d return to Doctor Lau!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Yes – Dec 12, 2023
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My CARDIAC Surgeon
Dr Lau explained everything abt my surgery in a very, easy to understand manner.He's incredibly kind,&reassuring,& Brilliant! I was incredibly lucky to have him as my surgeon.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 21, 2023
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Excellent care
Dr is exactly what a doctor should be. He is amazing and I am lucky that he was my surgeon for a triple bypass. I felt comfortable with him and he visited me everyday while I was in ICU once in the morning and in the afternoon. His bedside manner was the best and I hope more doctors are like him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lucila kromholz – Oct 17, 2023
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Surgery follow-up
My visit this last time was a follow-up. He performed a quadruple by-pass . He is excellent in answering all my questions and helping me what to expect in my recovery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Brown – Sep 24, 2023
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Excellent Surgical Care
Excellent care with informative communication by Dr. Lau and his team made my concerning situation easier to accept and understand. Dr. Lau took extra time to discuss my surgery and recovery. His straight-forward approach was very reassuring and greatly appreciated. I am very glad that Dr. Lau was my surgeon.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Harvey Bergman – Sep 11, 2023
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Amazingly gentle and empathic
His gentle and caring manner helped to ease the tremendous fear and anxiety I had re: this opetation
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Frank R – Aug 10, 2023
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Excellent Visit
I had post operative discomfort and visited Dr. Lau. He was very engaged with my problem and offered excellent advice. As he foresaw, the discomfort faded away with time. Most importantly, he indicated that he was happy to follow up, should the discomfort not be eliminated, but, fortunately, that was not necessary.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Albert ( Trey) Fitzgibbons – Jul 18, 2023
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Highly recommend
Nice personality. Explains conditions thoroughly. Very direct and straightforward.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Melody Jackson – Jul 02, 2023
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Dr. Lau is definitely in the 5 star category.
He took the time to explain my condition in a way that was easy to understand as well as gave me advice on how to take care of my health. I feel fortunate to have him continue to monitor my heart health.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Thomas Doane – Jun 18, 2023
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He is just excellent!
Dr Lau, just saved my life with a complete aortic arch replacement, before the operation he explained what to expect and how he would conduct the procedure, the follow up could just not be better. His professionalism and coolness is very assuring.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 21, 2023
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care philosophy

``I take great pride in being a cardiac surgeon in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Presbyterian Hospital, as I am practicing with a group of the finest cardiac and thoracic surgeons in the country. I

biography

Dr. Christopher Lau is an Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at NewYork Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and the Director of Endovascular Surgery for the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.Dr. Lau completed his undergraduate...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Cardiovascular Surgery

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  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital

  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • University Hospital Of Brooklyn

    Internship Hospital

  • Suny Dwnstate M C College Of Medicine

    Medical School

  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014

  • Suny Downstate Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2012

  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Thoracic Surgery†
†Self designated 
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St
    New York, NY 10032
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St
    Brooklyn, NY 11215
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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