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Kevin Lau Chung-hang (born 22 December 1981) is a Hong Kong radiologist,[1] businessman, philanthropist, and columnist. He is Honorary Advisor to the Make‑A‑Wish Foundation (Hong Kong & Macau) and Founder and Medical Director of Trinity Medical Centre.
Early life and education
Kevin Lau was born in Hong Kong. In 1986 his family emigrated to Toronto, Canada, where he received early schooling. In 1998, following the Asian financial crisis and his parents’ divorce, he returned to Hong Kong and attended Island School. [2]From 1999 to 2005 he studied medicine at the University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, completing his internship and radiology training at Kwong Wah Hospital. He pursued further training at Stanford University, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina. He holds fellowships from the Royal College of Radiologists (UK), the Hong Kong College of Radiologists, and the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. In 2015 and 2016 he earned Master’s degrees in Public Health and Public Administration from the University of Hong Kong.[3]
Career
In 2009 Lau suffered a traumatic brain injury in a traffic accident in Thailand, underwent emergency surgery, and subsequently became a Christian. He served as Associate Consultant in the Radiology Department at Kwong Wah Hospital and consultant for the Hospital Authority’s geriatric and palliative care services. In January 2017 he and colleague Dr. Vincent Cheng opened Trinity Medical Centre in Central.
Lau is known for his extensive public service. He serves on numerous government committees, including the Commission on Poverty, the Women’s Commission, and the Committee on Promotion of Breastfeeding. He is active in philanthropic initiatives and has earned the moniker “King of Public Office.”
Personal life
In 2009 Lau met Christine Ma, daughter of MTRC non‑executive chairman Ma Shi-hang. They married at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong on 26 December 2011. The couple has three children: Christian, James Josiah, and Elizabeth Grace, the latter two being twins born on 30 March 2019.
References
External links
- Kevin Lau Facebook
- Kevin Lau Page
- am730 column – “Medical Zone: Kevin Lau”
- HKET column – Trinity Medical Centre