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Dr. Richard Lau, MD

Dr. Richard Lau, MD

Pain Medicine*

Dr. Richard Lau, MD is a pain medicine physician in New York, NY. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

240 E 38th St Fl 15 New York, NY 10016

Make an Appointment

(212) 263-6037

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Lau specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lau's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lau

3.3

16 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
38%
38%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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John Thollon – Jan 29, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Not the best – Nov 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Nov 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 23, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 21, 2024
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 16, 2023
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ellen – Oct 16, 2023
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Skinnurse – Aug 09, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
cynthia beebe – Apr 20, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Matthew – Apr 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 01, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
leslie Hulkower – Apr 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
NYUPatient – Mar 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
ATNYC – Jan 12, 2023
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Lau, MD is a pain medicine physician in New York, NY. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals.

  • Pain Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Rutgers University / New Brunswick Campus

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Office240 E 38th St Fl 15 New York, NY 10016
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Practice

New York University333 E 38th St New York, NY 10016
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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