Wei Bai
Expertise in
17
conditions
Expertise in
17
conditions

Overview

Dr. Wei Bai grew up in Beijing, China. In 1995, she graduated from Peking University Health Science Center (previously known as Beijing Medical University) with distinction. She then pursued graduate study in the United States. Upon receiving her master’s degree in Molecular Medicine from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1998, Dr. Bai joined a leading biotech company, Genentech, Inc., in South San Francisco to pursue her passion in translational research. She participated in research and development of several cancer drugs, including trastuzumab (Herceptin), bevacizumab (Avastin), and erlotinib (Tarceva), among others in the company pipeline.Excited to bring bench research to bedside practice, Dr. Bai ultimately transitioned to direct patient care in 2005. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital in 2008, which included several months of clinical rotation at Memorial loan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). Dr. Bai’s experience at MSKCC further enforced her commitment to oncology research and practice. She proceeded to a combined Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship at Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center of Georgetown University in Washington DC from 2008 to 2011.After her fellowship, Dr. Bai practiced hematology and medical oncology in the Samaritan Health System in Oregon. During her nine years with Samaritan, she treated patients with a wide range of cancer types and blood diseases. She served her patients with PRIDE — passion, respect, integrity, dedication and excellence. Dr. Bai was also active in clinical trials and resident education.Since 2020, Dr. Bai joined the team at Mission Hope Cancer Center. Compassionate and calm, she is devoted to each individual patient’s needs and goals.

Dr. Bai is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

Dr. Bai is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology), Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Bai is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Georgetown University

Hospital Affiliations

Marian Regional Medical Center
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
Marian Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Oncology & Hematology - Mission Hope - Santa Maria, CA
1325 E Church St, Ste 301, Santa Maria, CA 93454

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.


1 Clinical Trials

Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wei Bai

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Is Dr. Wei Bai a top-rated expert for Deep Vein Thrombosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wei Bai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Deep Vein Thrombosis, 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. Wei Bai specialize in?

While Dr. Wei Bai is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Wei Bai participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Wei Bai has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Deep Vein Thrombosis. You can view a list of Dr. Wei Bai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Wei Bai accept my insurance?

Dr. Wei Bai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-349-9393 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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