Christopher A. Lau M.D.

Licensure and Certificates

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Hawaii Orthopedic Association

Dr. Christopher Lau was born and raised in Honolulu. He graduated from ‘Iolani High School, then attended the University of Southern California, receiving his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences. He returned home in 2009 and obtained his medical degree from the University of Hawai’i John A. Burns School of Medicine in 2013. Following medical school, Dr. Lau completed his orthopedic surgery residency training with the University of Hawai’i in 2018.Dr. Lau moved to Los Angeles for sub-specialty fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, regarded as one of the nation’s most elite sports medicine fellowship programs. There he trained in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery to treat disorders of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. While there, Dr. Lau treated high school, collegiate, and professional athletes (NBA, NFL, MLB, and MLS).

In 2019, Dr. Lau joined Orthopedic Associates of Hawaii. He specializes in sports medicine with advanced arthroscopy, trauma, and total joint arthroplasty. He continues to work closely with the University of Hawai’i medical school and orthopedic surgery residency program.

Dr. Lau loves to be active, and enjoys running, lifting, swimming, body surfing, and hiking. He previously competed in water polo, swimming, judo, and Brazilian jiu jitsu.

Education

Advanced Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine at Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Orthopedic Surgery at University of Hawai’i
Medical School at University of Hawai’I John A. Burns School of Medicine