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Dr. Christopher Lai, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.9 (26)
Map Pin Small Brawley, CA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Lai, MD

Dr. Christopher Lai, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Brawley, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School and is affiliated with Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District and El Centro Regional Medical Center. Dr. Lai, completed a residency at University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics. Patients rated Dr. Lai an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Lai works at Practice in Brawley, CA with other offices in El Centro, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. 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
    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
    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
  3. 3
    Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo Inc
    900 Main St, Brawley, CA 92227 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 344-6471

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
  • El Centro Regional Medical Center

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Miner's Knee
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Broken Arm
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Femur Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Knee Arthroscopy
Menisectomy
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Ankle Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Aneurysmal Bone Cyst
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
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
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Avulsion Fracture
Baker’s Cyst
Bennett's Fracture
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Fractures
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Compound Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Extra-Articular Fracture
Femoral Neck 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
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Arthritis
Hip Bursitis
Hip Flexor Strain
Hip Injury
Hip Muscle Strain
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Infective Arthritis
Insufficiency Fracture
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Fracture
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscal Cyst
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathologic Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Ankle Fractures
Pediatric Fractures
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis
Simple Fractures
Spine Deformities
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 Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trochanteric Bursitis
Upper Extremity Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
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
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Stabilizations
Spinal and Postural Screening
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair
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    3.9
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    Based on 26 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Mandarin and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1508905159
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Christopher Lai, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lai is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Lai has seen patients for Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lai on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Lai speaks Mandarin and Spanish.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Lai. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lai.

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