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Jennifer Lai, MD, Gastroenterology, San Francisco, CA

JenniferC.LaiMD

Gastroenterology San Francisco, CA

Hepatology & Liver Transplantation

General and Transplant Hepatologist Assistant Professor - UCSF School of Medicine

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  • Office

    350 Parnassus Ave 3rd floor
    San Francisco, CA 94117
    Phone+1 415-353-2318
    Fax+1 415-353-2407

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Transplant Hepatology, 2011 - 2012
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2008 - 2011
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2008
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2007 - 2009

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Determination of Free 25(OH)D Concentrations and Their Relationships to Total 25(OH)D in Multiple Clinical Populations  
    Jennifer Lai, Janice B Schwartz, Michael Holick, Eric Orwoll, Daniel Bikle, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • How I Approach It: Improving Nutritional Status in Patients with Cirrhosis  
    Jennifer Lai, MD, Nature
  • Beta-Blockers and Physical Frailty in Patients with End-Stage Liver Disease  
    Jennifer Lai, MD, World Journal of Gastroenterology

Press Mentions

  • Frailty Impacts Mortality Risk in Patients on Transplant Waitlist
    Frailty Impacts Mortality Risk in Patients on Transplant WaitlistJuly 29th, 2024
  • GI Leaders Recognized by AGAs Prestigious Recognition Prizes
    GI Leaders Recognized by AGAs Prestigious Recognition PrizesFebruary 13th, 2020
  • Does Association of Frailty, Increased Risk of Death Waiting for Liver Transplant Differ by BMI?
    Does Association of Frailty, Increased Risk of Death Waiting for Liver Transplant Differ by BMI?September 11th, 2019
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