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Dr. Christopher Lai, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Christopher Lai, MD
4.0 (27 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Lai, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Brawley, CA.
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Dr. Christopher Lai, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Brawley, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Lai, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Brawley, CA.

About

Dr. Lai graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1994 and completed a residency at University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Christopher Lai, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Brawley, CA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Lai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District and El Centro Regional Medical Center. Dr. Lai has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis and Osteoarthritis of Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lai received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Lai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lai also speaks Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Lai is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Femur Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Clavicle Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement
AC Joint Injury
Aneurysmal Bone Cyst
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Autoimmune Diseases
Avulsion Fracture
Bennett's Fracture
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Cancer
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Carpal Fractures
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Compound Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Extra-Articular Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Foot Infection
Foot Injuries
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Arthritis
Hip Bursitis
Hip Flexor Strain
Hip Injury
Hip Muscle Strain
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infective Arthritis
Insufficiency Fracture
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Fracture
Knee Arthritis
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscal Cyst
Muscle Cramping
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pathologic Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Ankle Fractures
Pediatric Fractures
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis
Simple Fractures
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture
Subacromial Bursitis
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trochanteric Bursitis
Upper Extremity Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Stabilizations
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal and Postural Screening
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Humana
  • Blue Shield of California
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Health Net

Locations

  1. 1 Christopher C. Lai MD A Professional Corp.
    196 W Legion Rd, Brawley, CA 92227
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 344-9093
  2. 2 Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo Inc
    900 Main St, Brawley, CA 92227
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 344-6471
  3. 3 Immediate Family Medical Care El Centro
    1441 W State St, El Centro, CA 92243
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 336-2410
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:45
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:45

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Patient Reviews
May 29, 2024
Thanks to God and my Dr. Lai. I began doing everything Dr. Lai recommended I do and the nurses gave me my therapy sessions which I continue to do to this day. I have 19 years with my hip prosthesis and I am very happy with it. I can do everything I need to do in my home and I can also go to dances which I enjoy very much. I even go to Zumba classes and I like those too. I do everything very carefully. I am so happy to still be able to walk. Thank you to God and my Dr. Lai.I think, why go outside of the valley when we have a doctor like Dr. Lai here.Thank you for reading my testimonial.
— May 29, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Lai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lai's profile.

Dr. Lai frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis and Osteoarthritis of Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Lai, MD is affiliated with Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District and El Centro Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Lai, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District

    207 W Legion Rd, Brawley, CA

  • El Centro Regional Medical Center

    1415 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA