General Information about Practitioner
Dr Kin Lau is a Specialist in Pain Medicine and General Practice with a distinguished focus on managing multidisciplinary approaches to pain management, musculoskeletal pain and pain in older adults. His clinical approach prioritizes maintaining and improving function and quality of life, particularly for patients with chronic pain and age-related conditions. Dr Lau currently holds a public appointment at Modbury Hospital and practices at PainMedSA, where he delivers evidence-based, multidisciplinary care to address the unique challenges faced by his patients.
Graduating from Flinders University in 2008, Dr Lau has then completed Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and Fellow of Faculty of Pain Medicine ANZCA. With over a decade of experience in rural healthcare and aged care, he brings a comprehensive, patient-centered perspective to pain management. His work emphasizes tailored treatment plans that integrate intervention, medical, psychological, and physical therapies to achieve optimal outcomes for his patients.
Dr Lau’s leadership roles include serving as Medical Director at Australia Aged Care Medical Services, where he has championed high standards of care for older adults. He has been actively involved in professional committees, including the RACGP Standards for Residential Aged Care and the Statewide Chronic Pain Clinical Network Steering Committee, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of pain medicine.
In addition to his clinical and leadership roles, Dr Lau is dedicated to medical education, mentoring registrars and medical students. His contributions to research and ongoing presentations in pain medicine demonstrate his passion for improving patient care and advancing the field. Fluent in English, Malay, Cantonese, and conversational Chinese, Dr. Lau provides culturally sensitive care to a diverse patient population, embodying his commitment to inclusive and compassionate medical practice.
Professional Affiliations
- Australian Pain Society
- International Neuromodulation Society/Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand
- International Association for the Study of Pain
Research & Affiliations
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Publications
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Disclosures
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Languages spoken other than English
- Malay
- Cantonese
- Conversational Chinese
Consulting at
PainMedSA
5 Greenhill Road
Wayville SA 5034
Operating at
Ashford Hospital
