Dr. William Travis Lau M.D.
Surgeon
800 Washington St Ziskind 6 Boston MA, 02111About
Dr. William Lau is a general surgeon practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Lau specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Lau provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1972
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