Dr. Michael R Lao M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1003 Oakhurst Dr Charleston WV, 25314About
Dr. Michael Lao is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Charleston, WV. Dr. Lao specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Lao can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Lao can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
University of Florida College of Medicine 2000
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2005
Cebu Institute of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Pain
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