About
Dr. Steve Lau grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and has called Texas home since 1984. He completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and earning election to Tau Beta Pi. He then pursued his medical training and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Dr. Lau holds board certification in internal medicine.
He began private practice in 1999 on the Medical City Hospital campus, where he served as Section Chief of Internal Medicine, Director of the Hospitalist Program, and Chairman of Utilization Review and Health Information Management. In 2017, he relocated his practice to Preston Center. He views health as a person's most precious resource and never trades quality of care for speed. D-Magazine named him a Best Doctor in Dallas every year from 2005 to 2016, and again in 2022 and 2023. Outside the office, Dr. Lau enjoys time with family, reading, movies, golf, running, fishing, and traveling.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Texas A&M University, B.S., Magna Cum Laude, Tau Beta Pi
Medical School
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lau right for?
Dr. Lau is a strong fit for adults and older adolescents seeking thorough, relationship-driven internal medicine care. Patients age 14 and older managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease benefit from his comprehensive approach. His focus on prevention and lifestyle-based health makes him well suited for patients who want to stay ahead of health risks. Executives and busy professionals appreciate his same-day access, annual executive physicals, and around-the-clock direct availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lau treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, respiratory illness, and infections. He also focuses heavily on preventive care and health maintenance. His on-site diagnostic suite lets him evaluate cardiac and pulmonary concerns without sending patients elsewhere.
Yes, Dr. Lau holds board certification in internal medicine. He completed his medical training and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.
Dr. Lau completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He then pursued his medical training and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.
Dr. Lau began his private practice in 1999, giving him over two decades of internal medicine experience in the Dallas area. He started on the Medical City Hospital campus and relocated his practice to Preston Center in 2017.
Dr. Lau served as Section Chief of Internal Medicine, Director of the Hospitalist Program, and Chairman of Utilization Review and Health Information Management at Medical City Hospital. He held these roles after beginning his private practice in 1999.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Lau directly by cell phone, text, or email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This direct access is a core part of the concierge membership he offers through North Texas Preferred Health Partners.
Dr. Lau runs an on-site diagnostic suite that includes EKG, Holter monitoring, spirometry, resting echocardiogram, and stress echo testing. He also performs rapid testing for COVID-19, influenza, RSV, strep, pregnancy, and urinary infections. This capability lets him assess and address many concerns in a single visit.
Dr. Lau sees patients age 14 and older. His practice focuses on internal medicine for adolescents, adults, and seniors across the North Dallas area.
Yes. D-Magazine named Dr. Lau a Best Doctor in Dallas every year from 2005 to 2016, and again in 2022 and 2023. He has served the North Dallas community continuously since 1999.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026