Eric Christian Lai MD FACS
Breast Reconstruction, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery
Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, Medical Student Clerkship Director
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3901 Rainbow Blvd# MailKansas City, KS 66160
Phone+1 913-588-2000
Fax+1 913-588-2061
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Summary
- Dr. Eric Lai is a plastic surgeon in Kansas City, KS and is affiliated with The University of Kansas Hospital. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College and has been in practice 12 years. He specializes in breast reconstruction and plastic & reconstructive microsurgery and is experienced in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, lower extremity reconstruction, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, and head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction.
Education & Training
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Microvascular Plastic Surgery, 2014 - 2015
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Plastic Surgery, 2011 - 2014
University at BuffaloResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2011
Albany Medical CollegeClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
MO State Medical License 2015 - 2026
KS State Medical License 2015 - 2025
TX State Medical License 2012 - 2017
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Intraoperative Complications as Predictors of Flap Failure in Autologous Breast Reconstruction.Kerilyn N Godbe, Erin Rauber, Niaman Nazir, Julie Holding, James A Butterworth
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2024-10-24 - Autologous Breast Reconstruction Success Rates in Hypercoagulable Patients.Katie G Egan, Ashlie A Elver, Jalee M Birney, Niaman Nazir, James A Butterworth
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2024-03-01 - 3 citationsAutologous Breast Reconstruction after Massive Weight Loss: Understanding Risks in a Growing Population.Lauren M Sinik, Ashlie A Elver, Katie G Egan, Braden M Johnson, Melissa E Cullom
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2023-09-01
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