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Christopher Lau, MD, Thoracic Surgery, New York, NY, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

ChristopherLauMD

Thoracic Surgery • New York, NY

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Overview of Dr. Lau

Dr. Christopher Lau is an Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at New York Presbyterian – Weill Cornell Medical Center and the Director of Endovascular Surgery for the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Dr. Lau completed his undergraduate studies at New York University where he obtained degrees in Psychology and Philosophy. He earned his medical degree at Downstate Medical Center, where he was recruited for a General Surgery residency. He received multiple awards including the Thomas W. Pollock Award for professionalism, compassion and dedication. Subsequently, he completed his Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He remained at Weill Cornell for an Advanced Cardiovascular/Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Fellowship and was recruited to stay on staff at Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Dr. Lau takes a particular interest in surgery of the aorta and aortic aneurysms. He helps manage the aortic aneurysm surgery center and performs a variety of open surgical procedures and minimally invasive endovascular stent-grafting related to the aorta. He and his team are experienced in managing problems in any part of the aorta extending from the aortic root to the ascending aorta, aortic arch, descending thoracic aorta, thoracoabdominal aorta, and infrarenal abdominal aorta down to the aortic bifurcation. In the aortic root, he performs valve sparing aortic root reconstructions, which provide a durable result while keeping the patient's own valve, or if the valve must be changed, a variety of biologic or mechanical composite valve-grafts are used. For aortic arch aneurysms, part or all of the arch can be replaced with proven effective brain protection techniques. Any part of the thoracic, thoracoabdominal, or abdominal aorta can be stented or replaced with conventional surgery depending on each individual patient's anatomic needs.

Education & Training

  • Weill Cornell Medical College
    Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMD, Advanced Cardiovascular and Aortic Surgery, 2014 - 2015
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2012 - 2014
  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2007 - 2012
  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - Present
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Imaging of the Postsurgical Aorta in Marfan Syndrome  
    Christopher Lau, Richard B. Devereux, Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine

Press Mentions

  • Heart health research in underrepresented population
    Heart health research in underrepresented populationFebruary 24th, 2024
  • The Near Death and Rebirth of Tremaine Emory
    The Near Death and Rebirth of Tremaine EmoryNovember 27th, 2023

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Cantonese)

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

  • Websitehttps://weillcornell.org/chlau

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