Darryl Lau

Dr. Darryl Lau is a neurosurgeon, Associate Professor, and Director of Complex Spine and Adult Spinal Deformity at NYU Langone Health. Dual fellowship-trained in adult and pediatric spine surgery, he treats the full spectrum of spinal conditions, including degenerative disease, disc herniation, stenosis, scoliosis, spinal deformity, tumors, failed prior surgery, and complex reconstruction. Dr. Lau tailors care to each patient using minimally invasive, hybrid, and open techniques, including advanced deformity correction and fusionless options when appropriate. His practice incorporates AI-enabled surgical planning, patient-specific implants, robotics, and intraoperative navigation. He also serves as Spine Fellowship Director and Director of Neurosurgery Research. With more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Lau is nationally recognized for his clinical research and expertise in spine surgery, deformity, scoliosis, and neuro-oncology.