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Dr. Donald Lai, MD

Cardiology* Age 69
Dr. Donald Lai, MD
4.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Donald Lai, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Pleasanton, CA.
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Dr. Donald Lai, MD

Cardiology* Age 69
Pleasanton, CA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Donald Lai, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Pleasanton, CA.

About

Dr. Donald Lai, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Pleasanton, CA and has 42 years experience. They graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Stanford Health Care and Stanford Health Care Valleycare. Dr. Lai has experience treating conditions like Congestive Heart Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lai received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lai also speaks Arabic and Cantonese. Dr. Lai is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Enter a condition or procedure
Congestive Heart Failure
Chest Pain
Peripheral Edema
Congestive Heart Failure
Chest Pain
Peripheral Edema
Congestive Heart Failure
Chest Pain
Peripheral Edema
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Vitamin D Deficiency
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Noninfective Endocarditis
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Systemic Vasculitis
Systolic Heart Failure
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Sonia Santana DO A Professional Corporation
    5565 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 200, Pleasanton, CA 94588
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 685-7598
  2. 2 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-6459
  3. 3 Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group in Pleasanton
    5565 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 150, Pleasanton, CA 94588
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 534-6880
  4. 4 Valleycare Physicians Associates At 1133 E. Stanley Blvd Suite 101
    1133 E Stanley Blvd Ste 101, Livermore, CA 94550
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 454-4280

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4.0
Based on 4 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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May 31, 2018
I've been seeing Dr. Lai for 4 years. He saved my life. He knowledge of cardiology is excellent.
— May 31, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Cantonese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Mercy Medical Center
    1983
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Calif-Davis
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Donald Lai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lai's profile.

Dr. Donald Lai, MD is affiliated with Stanford Health Care and Stanford Health Care Valleycare.

Yes, Dr. Donald Lai, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA

  • Stanford Health Care Valleycare

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, CA