Overview
Lester Tsai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
8939 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 110, La Jolla, CA 92037
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. Lester Tsai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lester Tsai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lester Tsai by calling their office at 800-926-8273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lester Tsai a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lester Tsai is classified as an Experienced expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. Lester Tsai specialize in?
While Dr. Lester Tsai is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Ulcerative Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Lester Tsai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lester Tsai has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Lester Tsai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lester Tsai accept my insurance?
Dr. Lester Tsai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-926-8273 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
- ColitisDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Tsai isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.