Dr. Edwin J Lai M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1135 116th Ave Ne Suite 560 Bellevue WA, 98004About
Dr. Edwin Lai is a gastroenterologist practicing in Bellevue, WA. Dr. Lai specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Lai performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University of Washington School of Medicine 1999
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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