Dr. George Lai M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
27400 Hesperian Blvd Hayward CA, 94545About
Dr. George Lai is a nephrologist practicing in Hayward, CA. Dr. Lai specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lai most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1996
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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