Glen A. Lau
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 93 reviews )

Glen A. Lau, MD

Languages spoken: English, German

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Urology
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113
801-662-5555
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Primary Children's Hospital Outpatient Services at St. George Regional Hospital

Pediatric Urology
1380 E. Medical Center Drive
St. George , UT 84790
801-662-5555
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Utah Valley Outpatient Center

Pediatric Urology
1157 N 300 W
Provo , UT 84604
801-662-5555
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  • Dr. Lau is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Urology at the University of Utah. He is a board certified pediatric urologist and his practice is dedicated to the care of children with all forms of urologic disease. Dr. Lau has developed specific interests in pediatric endourology and laparoscopy, hypospadias, management of patients with neurogenic bladder, and reconstructive urologic surgery. He is a member of the Surgical Quality and Safety Committee at Primary Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Lau is a native of Troy, Michigan. He received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and then earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. His general surgery training and urology residency were completed at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Following residency, Dr. Lau completed a fellowship in pediatric urology at The University of Utah/Primary Children's Hospital, where he stayed as faculty.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Urology
    American Board of Urology (Sub: Pediatric Urology)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 93 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    December 07, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very attentive and very professional [TRANSLATED]

    November 25, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Lau is absolutely amazing! We are so grateful for his work and dedication to his patients. He helped our son and was so kind! He has wonderful bedside manner and is very knowledgeable in his work. We highly recommend him to anyone!

    October 03, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent doctor, very professional, always clarifies all doubts about the procedures and solutions with our son. [TRANSLATED]

    October 03, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Doctor Lau is amazing! He preformed surgery on our son. And we were put at ease with his great explanations and patience with any questions or concerns we had. He has great bedside manner. I would go back to him in a heartbeat!

    July 17, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    As a concerned mother, I highly recommend booking with Dr Lau as he is a professional not only in his field but also in quieting any concerns and anxieties you may have in regards to your child. He was very kind and took time to explain anything about my son's procedure that I did not understand or feel comfortable with. I have 100% confidence in his ability to execute my son's surgery with precision and care. If the need may ever come up again, I will definitely be hoping to have him as my kids doctor.

    July 10, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Lau was amazing both times we brought our son to him. He is kind and you can tell that he genuinely cares and wants to help. Our son is usually very bashful with strangers, but opened right up to Dr. Lau. Dr. Lau was very informative and explained everything very well to us. We highly recommend Dr. Lau and his staff.

    July 09, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He explained in a simple and quick way that I could understand what steps to follow with my daughter.

    July 09, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Lau answered all of our questions thoroughly and without rushing. He provided valuable education and made my child feel comfortable.

    June 06, 2025
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Lau was awesome with our sons. Our son that was there for the appointment is normally shy and won't even look at people he doesn't know. But, from the moment Dr. Lau walked into the room, he was smiling and talking to him. Dr. Lau took the time to explain everything very well and was very pleasant to work with.

  • Dr. Lau is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Urology at the University of Utah. He is a board certified pediatric urologist and his practice is dedicated to the care of children with all forms of urologic disease. Dr. Lau has developed specific interests in pediatric endourology and laparoscopy, hypospadias, management of patients with neurogenic bladder, and reconstructive urologic surgery. He is a member of the Surgical Quality and Safety Committee at Primary Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Lau is a native of Troy, Michigan. He received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and then earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. His general surgery training and urology residency were completed at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Following residency, Dr. Lau completed a fellowship in pediatric urology at The University of Utah/Primary Children's Hospital, where he stayed as faculty.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Urology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Urology
    American Board of Urology (Sub: Pediatric Urology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Urology - University of Utah Fellow
    Residency Urology - University of Tennessee Health Science Center Resident
    Internship Surgery - University of Tennessee Health Science Center Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences M.D.
    Undergraduate Major: Neuroscience, Minor: Business Management - Brigham Young University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Clinker C, Scaife J, Basinger C, Barnes KL, Roach C, Lau GA, Norton S, Swendiman RA, Russell KW (2024). Routine Urology Consultation and Follow-up After Pediatric Blunt Renal Trauma is Likely Unnecessary. J Pediatr Surg, 60(2), 161886. (Read full publication)
    2. Swallow MS, Sharadin CA, Schaeffer AJ, Jacobson DL, Lau GA (2024). Anterior deflected urinary stream in female children: description of a unique clinical entity and surgical management. Front Pediatr, 12, 1434021. (Read full publication)
    3. Fendereski K, Horns JJ, Driggs N, Lau G, Schaeffer AJ (2024). Comparing Penile Problems in Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised Boys: Insights From a Large Commercial Claims Database With a Focus on Provider Type Performing Circumcision. J Pediatr Surg, 59(11), 161614. (Read full publication)
    4. Meier KM, Mata C, Kaar JL, Rensing AJ, Dudley AG, Carrasco A Jr, Drzewiecki BA, VanderBrink BA, Streur CS, Bagli DJ, Chalmers DJ, Wilcox DT, Yerkes EB, Lau GA, Vricella GJ, Hecht SL, Copp HL, Pohl HG, Franco I, Ahn J, Wiener JS, Singer JS, Long CJ, Keays MA, Daugherty MR, Fuchs ME, Austin PF, Wu CQ, Zee RS, Misseri R, Tanaka ST, Bauer SB, Rove KO (2024). Expert Consensus on Pediatric Urodynamics Reporting Using Modified Delphi Technique. J Urol, 212(1), 165-174. (Read full publication)
    5. Jacobson DL, Lau GA (2023). Outcomes of Current Bladder Outlet Techniques for Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction. Curr Bladder Dysfunct Rep.
    6. Neha R Malhotra, Alexandra R Siegal, Suzanne M Lange, DeeAnn Cervantez, Heidi K White, AnnMarie Hannon, Anthony J Schaeffer, Glen A Lau (2023). At-home use of parasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PTENS) for pediatric voiding dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial to assess its safety and feasibility. Front Pediatr, 11.
    7. Malhotra NR, Siegal AR, Lange SM, Cervantez D, White HK, Hannon A, Schaeffer AJ, Lau GA (2023). At-home use of parasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for pediatric voiding dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial to assess its safety and feasibility. Front Pediatr, 11, 1219887. (Read full publication)
    8. Cull JN, Jacobson DL, Lau GA, Cartwright PC, Wallis MC, Skarda D, Swendiman R, Schaeffer AJ (2023). Internal hernia with volvulus after major abdominal reconstructions in pediatric urology - An infrequently reported and potentially devastating complication. J Pediatr Urol, 19(4), 402.e1-402.e7. (Read full publication)
    9. Matta R, Horns JJ, Jacobson DL, Schaeffer AJ, Wallis MC, Lau GA (2022). National Trends and Outcomes in the Use of Intravesical Botulinum Toxin and Enterocystoplasty Among Patients With Myelomeningocele. Urology, 166, 289-296. (Read full publication)
    10. Malhotra NR, Schaeffer AJ, Slade AD, Cartwright PC, Lau GA (2020). Post-hypospadias urethrocutaneous fistulae: no difference in repair success between proximal and distal fistulae. Can J Urol, 27(6), 10466-10470. (Read full publication)
    11. Malhotra NR, Wallis MC, Allen CM, Cartwright PC, Lau GA (2020). Continence outcomes following a modification of the Mitchell bladder neck reconstruction in myelomeningocele: A single institution experience. J Pediatr Urol, 16(5), 653.e1-653.e8. (Read full publication)
    12. Lau GA, Schaeffer AJ (2020). Pediatric oncofertility: an update. Transl Androl Urol, 9(5), 2416-2421. (Read full publication)
    13. Schaeffer AJ, Cartwright PC, Lau GA, Ebert MD, Fino NF, Nkoy FL, Hess R (2020). Utilization of Radiographic Imaging for Infant Hydronephrosis over the First 12 Months of Life. Adv Urol, 2020, 2108362. (Read full publication)
    14. Malhotra NR, Wallis MC, Allen C, Cartwright PC, Lau GA (2020). Continence outcomes following a modification of the Mitchell bladder neck reconstruction in myelomeningocele: a single institution experience. J Pediatr Urol.
    15. Armstrong JM, Malhotra NR, Lau GA (2020). Seminoma In A Young Phenotypic Female With Turner Syndrome 45,XO/46,XY Mosaicism: A Case Report With Review Of The Literature. Urology, 139, 168-170. (Read full publication)
    16. Lau G, Anderson R, Cartwright P, Wallis MC, Schaeffer A, Oottamasathien S, Snow B (2018). Unilateral open extravesical ureteral reimplanation with contralateral dextronomer/hyaluronic acid injection performed as an outpatient therapy. J Pediatr Urol, 14(6), 566.e1-566.e5. (Read full publication)
    17. Lau GA, Schaeffer AJ (2018). Current standing and future directions in pediatric oncofertility: a narrative review. Transl Androl Urol, 7(Suppl 3), S276-S282. (Read full publication)
    18. Mullaney S, Lau G, Snow B (2018). Paradoxical Examination and Imaging Findings in a Case of Paratesticular Cutaneous Angioyxoma.LID - S0090-4295(18)30546-6 [pii]LID - 10.1016/j.urology.2018.05.026 [doi]. Urology, 121, 168-170. (Read full publication)
    19. Stevenson SM, Lau GA, Andolsek WC, Presson AP, Cartwright PC (2018). Bladder debris on ultrasound as a predictor for positive urine culture in a pediatric population. J Pediatr Urol, 14(3), 254.e1-254.e5. (Read full publication)
    20. Bleicher J, Kim RD, Hamilton B, Lau G, Campsen J (2018). Backtable ureteroscopy for retrieval of retained stent or stone: A novel technique in renal autotransplant. Urol Case Rep, 17, 94-96. (Read full publication)
    21. Lau GA, Gleason J (06/01/2015). Superior vesical fissure and complete mullerian duplication. Dialogues in Pediatric Urology, 36(4).

    Book Chapter

    1. Lau GA, Wallis MC, Cartwright PC, Snow BW (2019). Chapter 56: Bladder and Urethra. In Holcomb G, Murphy JP, St Peter S (Eds.), Holcomb and Ashcraft's Pediatric Surgery (7th, 56, pp. 870-883). Elsevier.

    Letter

    1. Meier KM, Mata C, Kaar JL, Rensing AJ, Dudley AG, Carrasco A Jr, Drzewiecki BA, VanderBrink BA, Streur CS, Bagli DJ, Chalmers DJ, Wilcox DT, Yerkes EB, Lau GA, Vricella GJ, Hecht SL, Copp HL, Pohl HG, Franco I, Ahn J, Wiener JS, Singer JS, Long CJ, Keays MA, Daugherty MR, Fuchs ME, Austin PF, Wu CQ, Zee RS, Misseri R, Tanaka ST, Bauer SB, Rove KO (2024). Reply by Authors. [Letter to the editor]. J Urol, 212(1), 175-176. (Read full publication)