Lai Xu
Expertise in
25
conditions
Expertise in
25
conditions
Northwest Oncology And Hematology SC
800 Biesterfield Road, Suite 210, Enter Building 5 Next To ER. Take Elevators On The Left Up To 2nd Floor., 
Elk Grove, IL 

Overview

I enjoy meeting each and every one of my patients. I am dedicated to using scientific and cutting-edge knowledge to optimize patient care. I believe sincerity and kindness are essential to the relationship between doctors and patients. I am here to help my patients to make their best decisions and to live each day to the fullest with hope and grace.

Dr. Xu is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Endoscopy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 96 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (Pennsylvania)-GME Office, 2012

Residency

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Iowa City), Internal Medicine, 2016

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology, 2019

Hospital Affiliations

Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1
St Alexius Medical Center
Northwest Community Hospital 1
Northwest Community Hospital, Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital, Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center, Advocate Good Shepard Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwest Oncology and Hematology SC
800 Biesterfield Road, Suite 210, Enter Building 5 Next To ER. Take Elevators On The Left Up To 2nd Floor., Elk Grove, IL 60007

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. Lai Xu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lai Xu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Lai Xu by calling their office at 847-437-3312. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lai Xu a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lai Xu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. Lai Xu specialize in?

While Dr. Lai Xu is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Lai Xu participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lai Xu has published 96 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Lai Xu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lai Xu accept my insurance?

Dr. Lai Xu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-437-3312 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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