Biography

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Dr. Eric Lau is a respected otolaryngologist and head & neck surgeon currently serving as Consultant at the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, New Territories East Cluster (NTEC), Hospital Authority (HA), and Clinical Associate Professor (honorary) at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.  His academic and professional credentials include Memberships and Fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists, and Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.

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Dr. Lau graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and completed specialist training at Prince of Wales Hospital and United Christian Hospital. He further enhanced his expertise through advanced post-fellowship training with the Head and Neck Surgery Board of the Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists and the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies. His exceptional contributions were recognized in 2018 when he was elected Distinguished Young Fellow of the Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists.

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An accomplished leader in his field, Dr. Lau holds several prestigious positions including Chair of the Young Fellows Chapter at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Distinguished Young Fellow of the same institution, and Outstanding Young Achiever of the NTEC, HA. His international recognition includes participation in the Global Online Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology with the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Society, and serving as Founding Council Member of the International Head and Neck Surgeon Ultrasound Association.

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With extensive international experience, Dr. Lau has overseas experience at first class institutions such as Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Mount Sinai Hospital, Asan Medical Center, and Tata Memorial Hospital. As a certified head and neck robotic surgeon, he specializes in minimally invasive surgeries.

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Dr. Lau's clinical and research interests focus on innovative approaches including ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for thyroid and salivary gland tumors, histological cancer prognosticators, and virtual surgical planning.