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Dr. Michelle Lai, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Dr. Michelle Lai, MD
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Dr. Michelle Lai, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Chestnut Hill, MA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michelle Lai, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Chestnut Hill, MA.

About

Dr. Michelle Lai, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Chestnut Hill, MA and has 22 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2002 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.They currently practice at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Gastroenterology Division and are affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham. Dr. Lai has experience treating conditions like Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis and Liver Damage from Alcohol among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lai is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Potassium Deficiency
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Malnutrition
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Megacolon
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 BIDMC Chestnut Hill GI Office
    200 Boylston St Fl 4, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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  2. 2 Office
    110 Francis St Ste 4A, Boston, MA 02215
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  3. 3 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
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  4. 4 Wegmans Food Markets Inc.
    200 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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Dec 17, 2023
She’s a very kind and competent doctor who is detail oriented and willing to go the extra mile to help a patient.
Sonia — Dec 17, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Michelle Lai, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Chestnut Hill, MA and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2002. She specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michelle Lai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lai's profile.

Dr. Lai frequently treats the following conditions: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis and Liver Damage from Alcohol. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michelle Lai, MD is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham.

Yes, Dr. Michelle Lai, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut St, Needham, MA