Jennifer C. Lai
Expertise in
23
conditions
Expertise in
23
conditions
400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, Room A701, 
San Francisco, CA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Ascites, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

Dr. Lai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 366 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Tufts University School Of Medicine, MD

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hosp/Columbia University, Internal Medicine

Specialties

Transplant Surgery
Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology

Fellowships

UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Integrative Medicine
UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Transplant Hepatology
UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Gastroenterology

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Liver Disease and Liver Transplant
400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, Room A701, San Francisco, CA 94143
Other Locations
Liver Transplant Program
400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, Room A701, San Francisco, CA 94143
HHT Center of Excellence
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.

Porphyria
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Hemochromatosis

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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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 366 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.

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