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Dr. William Lao, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York

Dr. William Lao, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

New York, New York
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1083874259· License: 271749 (NY) verify
Industry payments (2024): $239 across 2 payments (what this means)
4.9(124 ratings)

Consultation $100

Dr. William Lao, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York

Main Office

535 Fifth Ave., 32nd Fl., New York

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Consultation fee: $100

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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About

Dr. William Lao, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York City. He specializes in both facial and body cosmetic procedures, including tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, facelifts, and eyelid surgery. Featured in NewBeauty as an NYC TopDoc, Dr. Lao is a member of the ASPS and holds dual board certifications in the US and Taiwan. His office is conveniently located at 535 Fifth Ave. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please visit his website.

Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$239

Payments

2

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. William Lao received $239 across 2 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Galderma Laboratories, L.P..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Experience

Dr. William Lao Review Summary

4.9
Dr. Lao has an exceptional average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 123 reviews and additional ratings from RealSelf. Patients consistently praise his skills, professionalism, and natural-looking results.

Ratings from Other Platforms

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4.9 out of 5

Based on 124 reviews

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Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

535 Fifth Ave., 32nd Fl.

New York, New York

Office Information

Where does Dr. William Lao practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

535 Fifth Ave., 32nd Fl., New York, New York

(123 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Asps Member
Board Certified By The American Board Of Plastic Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. William Lao online?
The provided information doesn't confirm online booking availability. It's best to visit Dr. Lao's website or contact his office directly to schedule an appointment.
Does Dr. William Lao offer telehealth?
The provided information does not specify whether Dr. Lao offers telehealth services. Contacting his office directly is recommended for inquiries about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. William Lao?
Patients rave about Dr. Lao's exceptional skills, attentive care, and the natural-looking results he achieves. Reviews highlight positive experiences with both the doctor and his staff, emphasizing professionalism and successful outcomes, particularly for procedures like double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty revision.
What areas of care does Dr. William Lao cater to?
Dr. Lao's primary area of care is plastic surgery, with a focus on cosmetic procedures for the face and body. He specializes in procedures such as rhinoplasty, facelifts, eyelid surgery (including double eyelid surgery), breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and nonsurgical nose jobs. While some descriptions mention acute care and trauma surgery experience, his current practice appears to be dedicated to aesthetic plastic surgery.