Dr Louis Lao
Specialist
Qualifications
MB ChB 2001 Otago; FRANZCR 2011
Profile
Dr Louis Lao comes to Auckland Radiation Oncology with a wealth of capability in advanced precision radiotherapy techniques such as stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)/ stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR), image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). Dr Lao has a special interest in treatment of lung, upper gastrointestinal cancers, lymphoma and oligometastases. He is a passionate and dedicated Radiation Oncologist and looks forward to welcoming patients at Auckland Radiation Oncology. Dr Lao is also fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.
In 2010, Dr Lao completed his postgraduate training in oncology in Auckland and whilst training, was awarded the CE Eddy Prize for most successful candidate in the RANZCR Part 1 Exam, and the Oncura Bourne & Langlands Prize RANZCR for outstanding trainee research requirement submission. He then undertook 2 years of clinical research fellowship at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Canada, focusing on stereotactic body radiotherapy and also treatment of lymphoma and lung cancer.
Dr Lao returned to New Zealand from Canada in 2012 with his young family and currently holds a position as Radiation Oncologist at Auckland City Hospital.
Interests
- Bone cancer
- Brain cancer
- Bowel and colon cancer
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma and oligometastases
- Pancreatic cancer
- Skin cancer
Subspecialties
- Stereotactic Ablative Therapy (SABR/SBRT)
Title or Designation
Radiation Oncologist
Post-Fellowship Training
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Canada, focusing on stereotactic body radiotherapy and also treatment of lymphoma and lung cancer.
Full NZ Registration Date
13 December 2002
Vocational Scope
Radiation Oncology
Contact Details
Dr Louis Lao is available at the following services:
Private Services
Auckland Radiation Oncology (ARO)
This service is available at the following location:
98 Mountain Road, Epsom
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 623 6046
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Fax
(09) 623 6586
Email
Website
Public Services
Radiation Therapy | Auckland | Te Toka Tumai
This service is available at the following location:
Auckland City Hospital
7:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
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Phone
(09) 367 0000
Website
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Patient enquiries
(09) 375 4300
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Known extension/pager
(09) 307 4949
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Acute Referrals Service
(09) 375 7030, Ext: 24048
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Emergency Department
(09) 367 0000, open 24 hours / 7 days
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Outpatient appointments & surgical booking enquiries
(09) 638 0400 / scheduling@adhb.govt.nz
Mental Health Services
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24 Hour Crisis Line
0800 800717
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GP / External Specialist Help Desk
(09) 307 2800