Gastroenterology

Jennifer Lai, M.D., M.B.A.

Hepatology

Dr. Jennifer C. Lai is a general and transplant hepatologist who specializes in caring for patients with chronic viral hepatitis, autoimmune disorders or cirrhosis, particularly those awaiting liver transplantation.Lai is active in patient-oriented research in three major areas: integrating core geriatric issues – such as frailty, disability, need for palliative care and multimorbidity (having more than one disease) – to patients with cirrhosis, investigating disparities in organ allocation and

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Credentials

Education & Training

Fellowship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2024)
Fellowship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2012)
Fellowship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2011)
Residency: New York Presbyterian Hosp/Columbia University (2008)
Internship: New York Presbyterian Hosp/Columbia University (2006)

Years in Practice

21+ years

Peer Recognition

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) — Young Investigator Award in Clinical Science
2020
American Society of Transplantation (AST) — Clinical Science Career Development Award
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
International Liver Transplantation Society — Young Investigator Award
SF Business Times — Top 40 under 40 Leader
2019

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Transplant Hepatology

Conditions & Treatments

Portal HypertensionCirrhosis & Liver DiseaseLiver Transplantation

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UCSF Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Lai treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Lai accept ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. insurance?

Jennifer Lai's public profile lists ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 11 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Lai practice?

Jennifer Lai practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including UCSF Medical Center.

What does Dr. Lai specialize in?

Jennifer Lai is a board-certified gastroenterology specialist with focus areas in Transplant Hepatology.

How long has Dr. Lai been practicing?

Jennifer Lai has 21+ years of clinical experience in gastroenterology.

What is Dr. Lai's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2024); Fellowship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2012); Fellowship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2011).