Overview
Sean Lai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California.
Dr. Lai is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- 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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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sean C. Lai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sean C. Lai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sean C. Lai by calling their office at 310-453-0553. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sean C. Lai a top-rated expert for Esophagitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sean C. Lai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Esophagitis, 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. Sean C. Lai specialize in?
While Dr. Sean C. Lai is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Painful Swallowing. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Sean C. Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. Sean C. Lai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-453-0553 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
- Distinguished
- EsophagitisDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Advanced
- ColonoscopyDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GastrostomyDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- MalnutritionDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- CirrhosisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- GastroparesisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- HeartburnDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HepatitisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis ADr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis A.
- Hepatitis BDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Hepatitis CDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- IndigestionDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- JaundiceDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver FailureDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Morning SicknessDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- ProctitisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- ThyroidectomyDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- VisceromegalyDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.