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Summary
Dr. Christopher Lai is a surgeon with 16 years of experience treating patients across Southern California and Michigan. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at the University of Illinois Medical Center. His extensive training has prepared him to handle a wide range of surgical conditions with skill and precision.
Dr. Lai practices at multiple respected hospitals including Whittier Hospital Medical Center, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, and USC Arcadia Hospital in California, as well as Ascension facilities in Michigan. He specializes in treating abdominal pain and ventral hernias, including complex cases that occur during pregnancy. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures, gallbladder removal, and hernia repair surgery, allowing him to offer patients minimally invasive options when appropriate.
Dr. Lai practices at multiple respected hospitals including Whittier Hospital Medical Center, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, and USC Arcadia Hospital in California, as well as Ascension facilities in Michigan. He specializes in treating abdominal pain and ventral hernias, including complex cases that occur during pregnancy. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures, gallbladder removal, and hernia repair surgery, allowing him to offer patients minimally invasive options when appropriate.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- University Of Illinois Medical Center
- 1 specialty
- 1 board certification
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 15 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Christopher Eduardo Lai has 15 locationsAdvance Surgeon Medical Group
120 W Hellman Ave Ste 203Monterey Park, CA 91754Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Concourse Diagnostic And Surgery Center Llc
18575 Gale Ave Ste 198City of Industry, CA 91748 Tel: (626) 965-3880
Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Advance Surgeons Medical Group
18575 Gale Ave Ste 295City of Industry, CA 91748 Tel: (626) 457-6333
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Advance Surgeons Medical Group
101 Wheeler Ave Ste CArcadia, CA 91006Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Christopher Eduardo Lai, MD | Dr. Alfonso Julius Carrillo, MD | Dr. Jey Jenq Chung, MD | Dr. Makoto Nagoshi, MD |
| Surgery | Diagnostic Radiology | Surgery | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 16 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 52 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Chinese, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Monterey Park , CA | Riverside , CA | Downey , CA | Los Angeles , CA |
| Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine | Med School: Kaohsiung Medical University | Med School: Okayama University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Eduardo Lai
Medical Specialties
Dr. Christopher Eduardo Lai has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Dr. Christopher Eduardo Lai holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Illinois Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 2010.
NPI Number
Dr. Lai's NPI number is 1972827871.
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- Where is Dr. Christopher Lai's office located?
- Dr. Christopher Lai's office is located at 120 W Hellman Ave Ste 203, Monterey Park, CA, 91754.
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- Dr. Christopher Lai has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher Lai affiliated with?
- Dr. Christopher Lai is affiliated with Whittier Hospital Medical Center, Ahmc Garfield Medical Center Lp, Usc Arcadia Hospital, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, Monterey Park Hospital, and San Gabriel Valley Medical Center.
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