


Dr. Sean Lai, MD
Dr. Sean Lai, MD is a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lai has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Washington University St Louis in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Southern California Hospital at Hollywood and Providence Saint John's Health Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 1286W Santa Monica, CA 90404Make an Appointment
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Dr. Sean Lai, MD is a top-rated gastroenterologist located in Santa Monica, CA. Double board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, Dr. Lai brings over two decades of experienced in providing diagnostic services, treatment and disease...read moreGastroenterology
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Ucla/va Wadsworth Hospital
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of Washington
Internship HospitalWashington University St Louis
Medical School, 1976
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- Recipient of 16
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
69%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
69%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home15% lower than the national average
59%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well17% lower than the national average
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