Michael Lao, M.D.

(877) 828-3627
Michael Lao, M.D.
Urologic Surgeon
Clinical Expertise
  • Male Fertility
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Reconstructive Surgery
Other Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgery
Clinical Teams
Urology and Urologic Cancers Program
Additional Contacts
  • Antelope Valley Patients
    (877) 828-3627
  • Santa Clarita Patients
    (661) 799-1999
I chose City of Hope because I wanted to be part of a group with a reputation in the community for outstanding and passionate patient care.
 
Michael Lao, M.D., is a trained urologist and surgeon with expertise in robotic procedures, as well as the profoundly personal areas of male fertility, sexual dysfunction and reconstruction. He always keeps in mind that “we have the amazing honor to be able to take care of patients with very sensitive and quality-of-life concerns.”
 
Dr. Lao received his medical degree at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York, and continued his training with residencies in surgery and urology at University of Connecticut in Farmington, Connecticut. He completed his fellowship at The Smith Institute for Urology, North Shore Health System, New Hyde Park, New York.
 
Dr. Lao treats patients at our Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita locations, where he invests considerable time building and maintaining relationships. “I am constantly reminded and awed by the enormous impact we can achieve and the relationships we are able to share with our patients,” he says.

Location

Education & Experience

Degrees

  • 2013, Doctor of Medicine, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York

  • 2009, Master of Arts, Medical Sciences, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts

  • 2006, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California

Fellowship

  • 2018-2019, Fellowship, Men’s Health & Andrology, North Shore Health System, The Smith Institute for Urology, New Hyde Park, New York

Residency

  • 2014-2018, Residency, Urology, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut

  • 2013-2014, Residency, General Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut

Professional Experience

  • 2019-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, California

Awards & Memberships

Awards

  • 2013, Alpha Omega Alpha, Albany Medical College

  • 2009, Excellence with Research in Honors, Albany Medical College
    Medical Students Investigation Day

  • 2009, Honors Recognition for Master’s Thesis, Boston University
    “An Alpha-1A Adrenergic Receptor Subtype Agonist to Treat Cardiomyopathy.”

Memberships

  • Alpha Omega Alpha

  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine

  • American Urological Association

  • Sexual Medicine Society of North America

  • Society of Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons

Publications

  • Lao M, Graydon RJ, Bieniek JM. Salvage penile prosthetic surgery utilizing temporary malleable implants. Transl Androl Urol 2017. DOI: 10.21037/tau.2017.05.12.
  • Lao M, Honig S. Male Infertility and Subsequent Risk of Cancer Development. Journal of Men’s Health, 11(6):19-29, 2015.
  • Lao M, Kogan BA, White MD, et al. High recurrence rate at 5-year follow up in children after upper urinary tract stone surgery. Journal of Urology, 191: 440, 2014.

Ratings & Reviews

Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with five stars being the highest.
4.9
Provider explain in way you understand
4.9
Provider listen carefully to you
4.9
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Spend enough time with you
4.8
Recommend this provider office
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.7
Know important info medical history
07/29/24
Provider after hearing about my situation immediately said wqe have to do these tests to see what - Verified patient
07/22/24
Yes I would recommend it - Verified patient
07/22/24
Thank you for your attentions - Verified patient
07/15/24
Dr. Lao is the best! He has really helped me so much and I really appreciate him. - Verified patient
07/02/24
I trust Dr. Lao with no qualms whatsoever! - Verified patient