Steve Lai, M.D.
View accepted health plansOpens in new windowGeriatric Medicine
(Board Certified Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine)
Dr. Lai is open to seeing PAMF patients in geriatric consultation, by referral only.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
(Board Certified)
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Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, California 94301
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(650) 853-4724 F (650) 853-6511
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, California 94301
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(650) 853-4724 F (650) 853-6511
Note:
Dr. Lai is a geriatrician at the Palo Alto Center. He sees patients as a medical sub-specialty consultant, as well as in selected nursing facility and retirement community settings.
Medical Affiliation(s)
Education & Training
Medical education:
University of Missouri, Kansas City, 1999
Internship:
Washington University - Barnes Hospital
Residency:
Washington University - Barnes Hospital
Fellowship(s):
Geriatric, Stanford University, 2003; Geretrics Clinical Educator, University of California, San Francisco, 2004
Department
Palliative Care, Geriatric Medicine
Professional Interests
Geriatric Medicine
Dementia, Depression, End-Of-Life Care
Dementia, Depression, End-Of-Life Care
Additional Information
Palliative Care for Older Adults, Optimizing Quality of Life and Independence in Older Adults, Interdisciplinary Team Building & Mentoring, Advance Care Planning
Spoken Languages
Primary:
English
Community Activities
Member, American Geriatrics Society; Board Member, California Association of Long-term Care, Medicare
Personal Interests
Dr. Lai is married and has two children. He is a avid tennis player and enjoys playing classical guitar.
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Philosophy of Care
It is a great privilege to work with a dedicated, passionate healthcare team committed to providing high-quality care to older adults at PAMF. I am truly blessed to work with a diverse, dynamic patient population.
Our mission is to develop innovative ways to better care for older people across the whole spectrum. From maximizing quality of life and independence to bringing compassionate, coordinated care during a serious illness, there are many great rewards and challenges in this field. Ultimately, my goal is to make sure that the treatment you receive matches your preferences and that we provide comprehensive, patient-centered care as we strive to age successfully.
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All doctors on this site are affiliated with Sutter Health's network of care - members of the medical staff of Sutter-affiliated hospitals, affiliated medical groups, and independent practice associations that participate in clinical initiatives. Doctors do not pay a fee to be included in this directory. If a physician ceases to fall within one of the categories noted, he/she would no longer be listed on the site. Doctors meeting your search criteria are presented in alphabetical order by last name, or by geographic proximity if a zip code has been used as search criterion.