Dr. Elson Lai, MD
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Dr. Elson Lai, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Elson Lai, MD works in Rosemead, CA as
They are board certified in
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Patients said scheduling was easy.
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Insurance Accepted
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UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
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Access Plus Savenet
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Medicare
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HealthyBlue Advantage
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Health Alliance
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Medicare Advantage PFFSTricare
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MultiPlan PPO
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United Healthcare
Locations
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Laserpro Skin and Cosmetic Surgery Inc9428 Valley Blvd Ste 201, Rosemead, CA 91770
Patient Satisfaction
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How likely are you to recommend Dr. Lai?
My mom originally visited Dr. Kevint Wong for red eyes and vision issue. That doctor recommended her to do cataract surgery. After surgery done, my mom's vision got even worse. We tried to reach Dr. Wong but couldn't find him due to pandemic lockdown. We left voice message to his office and cell for emergency but no one responded to us. Luckily I found Dr. Lai and he did a thorough checking to my mom's eyes. At that moment, my mom can barley see. After checking, Dr. Lai didn't find any issue with her eyes and suspected the problem is related to optic nerve. To save my mom's eyes, he ordered urgent MRI request and referred her to another neuro-ophthalmologist immediately. It turned out muscle around her eyes was swollen which pushed nerves and caused her vision drop dramatically. Because of Dr. Lai's knowledge and quick judgement, my mom's eye issue was taken care of right away. My family feel so fortunate to have such a knowledgeable, kind and responsible Doctor as our care provider.
About Me
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Education
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Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
2007
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Internship
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Rush Medical College
2008
Residency
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Children's Medical Center Dallas / UT Southwestern|Parkland Health And Hospital System|UT Southwestern Medical Center
2011
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Elson Lai, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Lai accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Lai's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Lai accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Lai accepts here.
Dr. Lai's office is located at 9428 Valley Blvd Ste 201 Rosemead, CA 91770.
Yes, Dr. Lai speaks Chinese, Mandarin and Spanish. See Dr. Lai's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Lai has a star rating of 4.6/5 and has been reviewed 15 times.
Dr. Lai is board certified in
Dr. Lai has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 17 years.
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Hospital Affiliations
- USC Arcadia Hospital
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