
Overview
Ying Lai is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lai is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, Chicago, IL 60657
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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B. Todd Heniford, MD, a surgeon at Endeavor Health, leads the Endeavor Health Comprehensive Abdominal Health and Hernia Center. He specializes in hernia repair and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. With more than 650 publications and experience training surgical leaders worldwide, Dr. Heniford applies evidence-based innovation and a team-based approach to restore strength and function for patients with both routine and complex surgical needs. For credentialing and licensing purposes, this provider’s legal name is Brant Heniford, MD. Dr. Heniford is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ying Lai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ying Lai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ying Lai by calling their office at 773-296-3390. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ying Lai a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ying Lai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gallbladder 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. Ying Lai specialize in?
While Dr. Ying Lai is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Cholecystitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Ying Lai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ying Lai has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Ying Lai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ying Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. Ying Lai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-296-3390 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
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Advanced
- HerniaDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.


