Christopher A.K.L. Lau M.D.
Orthopedist
94-1144 Ka Uka Blvd Waipahu HI, 96797About
Dr. Christopher Lau is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Lau is a fellowship trained Sports Medicine surgeon, who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the body's musculoskeletal system -- any injuries involving bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons.
Education and Training
University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Doctorate of Medicine 2013
University of Southern California B.A., Biological Sciences 2009
University of San Diego 2006
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine/Advanced Arthroscopy and Trauma Queen’s Orthopedic Associates 2023 - Present
- Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine/Advanced Arthroscopy Orthopedic Associates of Hawaii 2019 - 2024
- Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellow Southern California Orthopedic Institute 2018 - 2019
- Chief Resident, Academic Chief Resident University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program 2017 - 2018
- Deputy Chief Resident University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program 2016 - 2017
Awards
- Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society USC chapter 2009
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars USC chapter 2009
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars USD chapter 2006
Professional Memberships
- American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Fellow Member
- Arthroscopy Association of North America Fellow Member
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Resident Member
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Orthopedic PAC Resident Member
- Hawaii Medical Association Resident Member
- American Medical Association Resident Member
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Hawaii Medical License (Temporary)
- California Medical License (Not Renewed)
- US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License
- Hawaii Medical License
- Hawaii Controlled Substances License
Christopher A.K.L. Lau M.D.'s Practice location
Queen’s Orthopedic Associates
1401 S Beretania St. Suite 750 -Honolulu, HI 96814Get Direction
Queen's Orthopedic Associates in Waipio
94-1144 Ka Uka Blvd -Waipahu, HI 96797Get Direction
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