Name: Dr. Ted Lao

Specialty: Nephrology (Kidney Medicine)

Qualification / Board Certification: MD — Specific board certification details not publicly listed; contact office to confirm

Affiliation(s): NYU Langone Health — Tisch Hospital (Castle Connolly Gold Standard Top Hospital) | Hackensack University Medical Center (Castle Connolly Top Hospital)

Locations (City/State): New York, NY (2 locations) | Brooklyn, NY

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1073007712

About the Doctor

Dr. Ted Lao, MD is a Nephrologist serving patients across three practice locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York — providing specialized kidney care to the diverse communities of New York City. As a Nephrology specialist, Dr. Lao is an internist subspecialist dedicated to the diagnosis and management of kidney disorders, with a particular focus on chronic kidney disease — the most prevalent and clinically significant condition in his patient population. His expertise encompasses the full spectrum of nephrology care, from early-stage chronic kidney disease monitoring and hypertension management through advanced renal replacement therapies including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, kidney biopsy, and kidney transplant coordination.

One of the most distinguishing aspects of Dr. Lao’s professional profile is the exceptional quality of his hospital affiliations. He holds admitting privileges at two of the most prestigious hospitals in the New York metropolitan area — both recognized as Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. NYU Langone Health — Tisch Hospital carries the rare Gold Standard Top Hospital designation, the highest level of recognition in the Castle Connolly system, ranked in three specialties and thirteen procedures — placing it among an elite group of the nation’s very best medical centers. Hackensack University Medical Center, his second affiliated institution, is also a Castle Connolly Top Hospital ranked in three specialties and nine procedures. Together, these affiliations reflect the exceptional standard of care Dr. Lao maintains and the world-class network of resources available to his patients.

His three-location practice — spanning two Manhattan addresses and a Brooklyn location — ensures broad geographic accessibility for patients throughout New York City’s most densely populated boroughs. Dr. Lao accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and a range of other major insurance plans, and is currently welcoming new patients at all three of his practice locations.

Highlights at a glance:

• Nephrologist specializing in chronic kidney disease and renal replacement therapy
• Affiliated with NYU Langone Health — Tisch Hospital (Castle Connolly Gold Standard Top Hospital — Ranked in 3 Specialties & 13 Procedures)
• Affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center (Castle Connolly Top Hospital — Ranked in 3 Specialties & 9 Procedures)
• Three practice locations — Manhattan (2) and Brooklyn (1)
• Full nephrology procedural capabilities — dialysis, kidney biopsy, transplant coordination
• Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Elevance Health, Centene, and other major plans
• Currently accepting new patients in New York City

Education & Training

Specific details of Dr. Lao’s medical school and residency program are not publicly listed in available records. Patients seeking information about his educational background are encouraged to contact his office directly at (212) 263-7500. His nephrology specialty and comprehensive procedural scope reflect the following standard training pathway for a Nephrologist:

Medical School: Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Hackensack, NJ: 360 Essex Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 

Residency: Internal Medicine Residency — Specific program not publicly listed; contact office to confirm

Fellowship: Nephrology Fellowship — Advanced subspecialty training in chronic kidney disease management, dialysis therapies, kidney transplantation, and renal pathology (specific program not publicly listed)

Board Certification: Specific certification details not publicly confirmed — contact office at (212) 263-7500 to verify current board status

Medical Conditions Treated

As a Nephrologist, Dr. Lao diagnoses, treats, and manages a comprehensive range of kidney-related and associated systemic conditions, including:

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) — Stages 1 through 5 — Primary documented clinical focus
• End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) & Dialysis-Dependent Kidney Failure
• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) — Rapid-Onset Renal Function Decline
• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) — Primary & Secondary Renal Hypertension
• Diabetic Nephropathy — Kidney Damage from Diabetes
• Glomerulonephritis & Autoimmune Kidney Disorders
• Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
• Proteinuria & Hematuria — Protein & Blood in Urine
• Electrolyte Disorders — Sodium, Potassium, Calcium & Phosphorus Imbalances
• Fluid Retention & Edema Management
• Renal Artery Stenosis & Renovascular Hypertension
• Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis) — Evaluation & Metabolic Prevention
• Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease
• Metabolic Acidosis & Acid-Base Disorders
• Organ Transplant Management — Pre- and Post-Kidney Transplant Care
• Immunosuppression Management for Transplant Patients
• Urinary Tract Complications Affecting Kidney Function
• Bone Mineral Disease in CKD — Renal Osteodystrophy

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Lao performs a comprehensive range of nephrology-specific diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures, including:

• Dialysis — Hemodialysis Management, Prescription & Monitoring
• Peritoneal Dialysis — Catheter Management & Treatment Planning
• Kidney Biopsy — Percutaneous Renal Tissue Sampling for Definitive Diagnosis
• Kidney Transplant — Pre-Transplant Evaluation & Post-Transplant Nephrology Care
• Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan — Nuclear Medicine Renal Function Imaging
• Kidney Ultrasound — Diagnostic Structural & Vascular Assessment
• Nephrology Consultations — Comprehensive Kidney Disease Evaluations
• Nephrology Follow-Up Visits — Ongoing CKD & Renal Disease Monitoring
• Electrolyte & Fluid Management
• Hypertension Management & Renal-Protective Medication Optimization
• Anemia Management in CKD — EPO Therapy & Iron Supplementation
• Vascular Access Assessment for Dialysis — AV Fistula & Graft Evaluation
• Urinalysis & Renal Function Laboratory Panel Interpretation
• Immunosuppression Management for Kidney Transplant Patients

Services Offered

Dr. Lao’s nephrology practice provides a complete spectrum of kidney care services — from early-stage chronic kidney disease monitoring and preventive nephrology through advanced dialysis therapies, kidney transplant coordination, and management of acute renal emergencies. His three-location practice across Manhattan and Brooklyn ensures that New York City patients from diverse communities and geographic areas have convenient access to high-quality specialist kidney care. His affiliations with NYU Langone — Tisch Hospital and Hackensack University Medical Center give his patients seamless access to two of the most highly ranked medical institutions in the entire northeastern United States.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Monitoring & Management Chronic kidney disease management is the documented primary focus of Dr. Lao’s clinical practice. He monitors patients across all five stages of CKD, implementing individualized, evidence-based treatment strategies designed to slow disease progression, manage complications, and delay or prevent the need for dialysis. His management approach integrates medication optimization, blood pressure control, dietary guidance, and comorbidity treatment into a comprehensive long-term care plan.

• CKD staging, comprehensive evaluation, and individualized treatment planning
• Kidney-protective medication management — ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and SGLT2 inhibitors
• Dietary and fluid restriction counseling for CKD patients
• Blood pressure optimization for renal protection
• Anemia, bone disease, and electrolyte complication management in CKD
• Regular renal function monitoring — GFR, creatinine, BUN, and urinalysis tracking

Dialysis Services — Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis For patients who have reached end-stage renal disease, Dr. Lao provides expert management of both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis — the two primary forms of renal replacement therapy. He guides patients through modality selection, initiates therapy, monitors treatment adequacy, and manages dialysis-related complications.

• Hemodialysis initiation, prescription optimization, and ongoing monitoring
• Peritoneal dialysis catheter care and individualized treatment planning
• Dialysis adequacy assessment and dose optimization
• Vascular access evaluation — AV fistula and graft surveillance
• Dialysis complication management — infection, clotting, and access failure

Kidney Transplant Coordination & Post-Transplant Care Dr. Lao collaborates with transplant surgical teams to provide pre-transplant nephrology evaluations and comprehensive post-transplant kidney care — managing immunosuppressive medications, monitoring for rejection, and optimizing long-term transplant function.

• Pre-kidney transplant evaluation and medical candidacy assessment
• Post-transplant nephrology follow-up and graft function monitoring
• Immunosuppression medication management and dose adjustment
• Transplant rejection detection, evaluation, and management
• Long-term organ transplant aftercare and chronic allograft nephropathy prevention

Kidney Biopsy & Diagnostic Nephrology Kidney biopsy is an essential diagnostic tool in nephrology — allowing definitive tissue diagnosis of glomerular diseases, autoimmune nephritis, and other conditions that cannot be fully characterized through laboratory and imaging studies alone. Dr. Lao performs percutaneous kidney biopsies and interprets a range of renal diagnostic imaging modalities.

• Percutaneous kidney biopsy for histological diagnosis
• Kidney ultrasound for structural assessment
• Kidney and urinary perfusion scan (nuclear renal imaging)
• Comprehensive urinalysis and renal laboratory panel interpretation
• Nephrology consultations for new and complex kidney disease cases

Hypertension & Cardiovascular Risk Management Hypertension is both a leading cause and a major consequence of chronic kidney disease, and its optimal management is central to Dr. Lao’s nephrology practice. He provides expert blood pressure evaluation and treatment — including identification of secondary renal causes of hypertension and implementation of kidney-protective antihypertensive strategies.

• Hypertension evaluation and treatment — primary and secondary causes
• Renovascular hypertension assessment and management
• Cardiovascular risk reduction in CKD patients
• Electrolyte management to support blood pressure stability

Electrolyte & Fluid Disorder Management Kidney disease commonly disrupts the body’s delicate electrolyte and fluid balance, leading to potentially life-threatening complications. Dr. Lao provides expert evaluation and correction of electrolyte abnormalities — including disorders of sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and acid-base balance.

• Hyponatremia and hypernatremia management
• Hyperkalemia and hypokalemia evaluation and treatment
• Calcium and phosphorus disorder management in CKD
• Metabolic acidosis assessment and bicarbonate therapy
• Fluid overload and edema management — diuretic optimization

Telehealth & Online Consultations Patients interested in virtual nephrology consultations are encouraged to contact Dr. Lao’s office directly at (212) 263-7500 to confirm telehealth availability and scheduling for appropriate virtual kidney care visits.

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Lao accepts most major insurance plans. Patients are advised to call (212) 263-7500 before scheduling to verify their specific plan and network coverage. Accepted carriers include:

• Medicaid (New York Medicaid)
• Medicare
• Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
• Centene
• Centers Plan for Healthy Living
• American Federation of Teachers Health Plan
• Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
• Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Health Plan
• State of New York Health Plan
• State of Tennessee Health Plan
• All Other Third Party Insurance Plans
• Other Health Care Provider Plans

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Office (Manhattan) Address: 550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016

Phone: (212) 263-7500

Location 2 — Secondary Office (Brooklyn) Address: 1 Brookdale Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Phone: Contact primary office at (212) 263-7500

Location 3 — Additional Office (East Harlem, Manhattan) Address: 505 E 116th St, Suite 300, New York, NY 10029

Phone: Contact primary office at (212) 263-7500

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Lao holds admitting privileges at two of the most prestigious hospitals in the New York metropolitan area — both recognized as Castle Connolly Top Hospitals:

• NYU Langone Health — Tisch Hospital — New York, NY (Castle Connolly Gold Standard Top Hospital — the highest level of Castle Connolly recognition; Ranked in 3 Specialties & 13 Procedures; consistently ranked among the very best hospitals in the United States and a flagship institution of NYU Langone Health — one of the nation’s leading academic medical systems)
• Hackensack University Medical Center — Hackensack, NJ (Castle Connolly Top Hospital — Ranked in 3 Specialties & 9 Procedures; one of the largest and most respected medical centers in New Jersey, consistently recognized for clinical excellence in multiple specialties)