Kenneth Lao, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of Alabama School of Medicine (Birmingham)	Doctorate	MD	2002
Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (Education)	Other Degree	Other	2010

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White	Ophthalmology	2010
Residency - In His Image Family Practice Residency Program	Family Medicine	2005
Fellowship - Dean C. McGee Eye Institute (University. of Oklahoma)	Neuro-Ophthalmology	2013

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Not Specified
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on January 13, 2026 -

Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - Temple - 1815 S 31st St

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Comment - “ Very knowledgeable and professio... ”

Very knowledgeable and professional

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“Very knowledgeable and professio...”

Very knowledgeable and professional

Anonymous 01/13/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 11, 2026 -

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Comment - “ He is a very caring dr and I fel... ”

He is a very caring dr and I felt like I was in good hands

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“He is a very caring dr and I fel...”

He is a very caring dr and I felt like I was in good hands

Anonymous 01/11/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 05, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Lao was busy but took extra t... ”

Dr Lao was busy but took extra time with me to try to resolve my vision issue.

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“Dr Lao was busy but took extra t...”

Dr Lao was busy but took extra time with me to try to resolve my vision issue.

Anonymous 01/05/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 15, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Lao is always friendly and p... ”

Dr. Lao is always friendly and professional. He is always focused on providing the best care for me.

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“Dr. Lao is always friendly and p...”

Dr. Lao is always friendly and professional. He is always focused on providing the best care for me.

Anonymous 12/15/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 19, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Lao has a great "bedside man... ”

Dr. Lao has a great "bedside manner" which compliments his professional medical expertise perfectly!

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“Dr. Lao has a great "bedside man...”

Dr. Lao has a great "bedside manner" which compliments his professional medical expertise perfectly!

Anonymous 11/19/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 13, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Impressed with his patient carin... ”

Impressed with his patient caring approach to my condition. Very professional. I would refer Dr. Lao to anyone needing his type of care.

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“Impressed with his patient carin...”

Impressed with his patient caring approach to my condition. Very professional. I would refer Dr. Lao to anyone needing his type of care.

Anonymous 01/13/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 10, 2026 -

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Excellent

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“Excellent...”

Excellent

Anonymous 01/10/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 18, 2025 -

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Comment - “ He took time to explain... ”

He took time to explain

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“He took time to explain...”

He took time to explain

Anonymous 12/18/2025

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Review by Anonymous on December 13, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Lao is great!... ”

Dr Lao is great!

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“Dr Lao is great!...”

Dr Lao is great!

Anonymous 12/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 15, 2025 -

Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - Temple - 1815 S 31st St

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Comment - “ Dr. Lao is thorough and has a gr... ”

Dr. Lao is thorough and has a great sense of humor. He makes you feel welcome and I enjoy his company

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“Dr. Lao is thorough and has a gr...”

Dr. Lao is thorough and has a great sense of humor. He makes you feel welcome and I enjoy his company

Anonymous 11/15/2025

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Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - Temple

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William White, OD - Optometrist

Lai Jiang, MD - Ophthalmologist

Corey Parish, MD - Ophthalmologist

Derrick Fung, MD - Ophthalmologist

Rodney Lange, MD - Anesthesiologist, Other Healthcare Provider

Jessica Unruh, OD - Ophthalmologist, Optometrist

Christopher Burnett, MD - Other Healthcare Provider

Richard Moore, MD - Ophthalmologist

Jonathan Tsai, MD - Ophthalmologist

Mark Morgan, MD - Ophthalmologist

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