Dr. Jennifer C. Lai
Overview
Dr. Jennifer C. Lai is a general and transplant hepatologist who specializes in caring for patients with chronic viral hepatitis, autoimmune disorders or cirrhosis, particularly those awaiting liver transplantation. Lai is active in patient-oriented research in three major areas: integrating core geriatric issues – such as frailty, disability, need for palliative care and multimorbidity (having more than one disease) – to patients with cirrhosis, investigating disparities in organ allocation and distribution, and assessing the impact of liver donor quality on outcomes. As principal investigator for the Functional Assessment in Liver Transplantation (FrAILT) Study funded by the National Institutes of Health, Lai applies measures of frailty and functional status to patients with end-stage liver disease awaiting transplantation. Her research lays the groundwork for preparing these patients with therapeutic interventions that may improve their outcomes and quality of life. She is director of hepatology research at UCSF. Lai earned her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and combined medical and master of business administration degrees from Tufts University. She completed her residency at New York–Presbyterian Hospital and fellowships in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology at UCSF. Lai is a member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Society of Transplantation, American Gastroenterological Association and American College of Gastroenterology. She is a fellow of the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Lai is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Ascites, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 345 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, Room A701, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, Room A701, San Francisco, CA 94143
185 Berry St., Suite 180, Lobby 6, San Francisco, CA 94107
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lai has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Liver Disease And Liver Transplant
Dr. Bilal Hameed is a specialist who cares for patients with liver disease. His expertise includes providing care before and after liver transplantation. Hameed earned his medical degree at Dow University of Health Sciences in Pakistan and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Minnesota. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Minnesota and a fellowship in transplant hepatology at UCSF. In addition to authoring numerous peer-reviewed articles, Hameed has received many awards and honors in his field. He is a member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society of Transplantation. Dr. Hameed is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Transplant, and Lithotripsy.
Office
Aijaz Ahmed is a Transplant Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.
Liver Disease And Liver Transplant
Dr. Neil Mehta is a gastroenterologist and specialist in liver transplantation. In his research, Mehta examines liver cancer treatment, particularly as related to liver transplants. He has contributed to important publications in this area. His other research interests include outcomes for patients who undergo liver transplantation and cardiac iron overload in patients with chronic liver disease. He frequently lectures in the community and at the university on these subjects. At the UCSF School of Medicine, Mehta supervises the training of residents as well as fellows in both gastroenterology and liver transplant medicine. He also delivers lectures on liver disease to UCSF medical students studying metabolism and nutrition. Mehta earned his medical degree at UCSF and completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed fellowships in gastroenterology and liver transplantation at UCSF. Dr. Mehta is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Failure, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jennifer C. Lai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer C. Lai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jennifer C. Lai by calling their office at 415-353-2318. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jennifer C. Lai a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jennifer C. Lai is classified as an Elite expert for Liver Transplant, 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. Jennifer C. Lai specialize in?
While Dr. Jennifer C. Lai is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, Liver Failure, and Ascites. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Jennifer C. Lai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jennifer C. Lai has published 345 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Jennifer C. Lai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jennifer C. Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. Jennifer C. Lai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2318 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.
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- Elite
- AscitesDr. Lai isElite. Learn about Ascites.
- Liver FailureDr. Lai isElite. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Liver TransplantDr. Lai isElite. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CirrhosisDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- HepatitisDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- CholangitisDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Hepatitis CDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hepatorenal SyndromeDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatorenal Syndrome.
- JaundiceDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- CholestasisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.