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Dr. Michael R Lao M.D., OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. Michael R Lao M.D.

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

4/5(28)
1003 Oakhurst Dr Charleston WV, 25314
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4/5

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Dr. Michael Lao is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Charleston, WV. Dr. Lao specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Lao can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Lao can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.

Education and Training

University of Florida College of Medicine 2000

West Virginia University School of Medicine 2005

Cebu Institute of Medicine 2000

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 18 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Fibroids
  • Pregnancy
  • High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
  • Pain

Dr. Michael R Lao M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1003 Oakhurst Dr

1003 Oakhurst Dr -
Charleston, WV 25314
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New patients: 304-720-4455
Fax: 304-720-0436

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Patient Experience with Dr. Lao


4.0

Based on 28 reviews

Dr. Michael R Lao M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 28 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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