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Dr. Amara Lai, MD

Family Medicine* Age 40
Dr. Amara Lai, MD

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Dr. Amara Lai, MD

Family Medicine* Age 40
Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Amara Lai, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Escondido, CA.

About

Dr. Amara Lai, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Escondido, CA and has 15 years experience. They graduated from Oregon Health & Science University. They currently practice at Practice. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lai also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lai is board certified in Family Practice.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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  • Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Choice

Locations

  1. 1 Neighborhood Healthcare-valley Parkway
    728 E VALLEY PKWY, Escondido, CA 92025
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 737-6900
    Monday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Neighborhood Healthcare
    460 N Elm St, Escondido, CA 92025
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 520-8100
  3. 3 Escondido Community Clinic
    1001 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 737-6900
  4. 4 Neighborhood Healthcare-el Cajon
    855 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 440-2751

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Care Philosophy

  • Thank you for the opportunity to care for you and your family. It is an honor and a responsibility for which I am grateful. It is my hope that you will feel comfortable and valued here. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to improve your experience. We want to be your medical home, where you receive high-quality primary care and coordinated specialist care to meet your needs.

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Biography
  • Dr. Amara Lai, MD is a family medicine specialist in Escondido, CA and has over 14 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 2009. She specializes in Family Medicine.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
    2010
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine Faculty Development Fellowship
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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Yes, Dr. Amara Lai, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.