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Dr. Amara Lai, MD

Family Medicine*
Map Pin Small Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Amara Lai, MD

Dr. Amara Lai, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Escondido, CA. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice. They graduated from Oregon Health & Science University.

Dr. Lai works at Practice in Escondido, CA with other offices in El Cajon, CA. They are accepting new patients and have indicated that they accept telehealth appointments. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lai's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Neighborhood Healthcare-valley Parkway
    728 E VALLEY PKWY, Escondido, CA 92025 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 737-6900
    Monday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2
    Neighborhood Healthcare
    460 N Elm St, Escondido, CA 92025 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 520-8100
  3. 3
    Escondido Community Clinic
    1001 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 737-6900
  4. 4
    Neighborhood Healthcare-el Cajon
    855 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 440-2751

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    Specialties*
    • Family Medicine

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1790912855
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Arizona College of Medicine Faculty Development Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Oregon Health & Science University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • George Fox University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Family Practice
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