Dr. Mai K Lai MD
Emergency Physician
9080 Colima Rd Whittier CA, 90605About
Dr. Mai Lai practices Emergency Medicine in Whittier, CA. Dr. Lai assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Lai examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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