Overview
Ashton Lai is a Cardiologist in Fairfield, Connecticut. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and Myocarditis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1305 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
1190 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ashton Lai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ashton Lai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ashton Lai by calling their office at 203-292-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ashton Lai a top-rated expert for Cardiomyopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ashton Lai is classified as an Experienced expert for Cardiomyopathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ashton Lai specialize in?
While Dr. Ashton Lai is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Ashton Lai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ashton Lai has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiomyopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Ashton Lai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ashton Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. Ashton Lai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 203-292-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- CardiomyopathyDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- MyocarditisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Myocarditis.

