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Dr. Oliver Lao, MD
Pediatric Surgery*
Dr. Oliver Lao, MD
5.0 (181 Ratings)

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Dr. Oliver Lao, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Hollywood, FL.
Dr. Oliver Lao, MD
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Dr. Oliver Lao, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
Hollywood, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Oliver Lao, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Hollywood, FL.

About

Dr. Lao graduated from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Oliver Lao, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Hollywood, FL. Dr. Lao currently practices at Memorial Division of Pediatric General Surgery and are affiliated with Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital and Memorial Regional Hospital. Dr. Lao has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lao received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 181 times. Dr. Lao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lao is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Memorial Division of Pediatric General Surgery
    1150 N 35th Ave Ste 555, Hollywood, FL 33021
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Memorial Division of Pediatric General Surgery
    5830 Coral Ridge Dr Ste 140, Coral Springs, FL 33076
  3. 3 Memorial Division of Pediatric General Surgery
    1865 N Corporate Lakes Blvd Ste 1, Weston, FL 33326

Experience and Background Check

Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Undescended Testicles
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hidradenitis
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neurofibrosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Pelvic Abscess
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Erythropoietin Test
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Frenectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Lymphoma Evaluation
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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5.0
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May 17, 2025
Dr. Lao is an amazing physician and surgeon. He took his time and was very patient explaining my son’s upcoming surgery and continued with his amazing bedside manner during the surgery and during our follow up appointment.
— May 17, 2025
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Oliver Lao, MD is a pediatric surgeon in Hollywood, FL. He specializes in Pediatric Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Oliver Lao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lao's profile.

Dr. Oliver Lao, MD is affiliated with Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital and Memorial Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Oliver Lao, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital

    1005 Joe Dimaggio Dr, Hollywood, FL

  • Memorial Regional Hospital

    3501 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL

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