Cindy Lai, MD

Specialty in Internal Medicine

Dr. Lai believes in the power of technology to transform healthcare, innovations in the sciences to advance medicine and lifelong learning. She is dedicated to improving patient lives through science and innovation.

Cindy practiced as a resident physician at a community hospital and soon after stepped into the biotech world with the goal of helping to bring discoveries to improving outcomes at the bedside. She has been interested in the potential of using big data to improve medicine throughout her training and career.

Practice names

UCLA Medical Center

Education and training

2006-2016 - M.D and PhD in Biomedical Sciences. UMass Chan Medical School.

1998-2002 - B.A. (Biochemistry) - Mount Holyoke College

Articles from Cindy Lai, MD

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What’s Causing Your Stomach Pain?

Pain in your abdomen can be from small things like a virus or food intolerance. But it can also be a sign of a serious issue like appendicitis or a bowel obstruction. Here’s how to figure out what’s causing your pain.

Bone Infections

When bacteria enters your body through a wound or during surgery, you may develop a bone infection. Certain conditions, such as diabetes, raise your risk of bone infections. Getting early treatment is crucial, since some bone infections can become life threatening.

What’s Causing Your Stomach Pain?

Bone Infections

What’s Causing Your Stomach Pain?

Bone Infections