--- title: "Dr. Eric J. Lai | Nephrologist in Castro Valley, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Eric J. Lai, M.D. practices Nephrology in Castro Valley, CA and San Leandro, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-eric-j-lai-1046245108" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Eric J. Lai, M.D. ![Eric J. Lai, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/4JyyPyo0p6DzeB5r6V_LWMugtqxgd3zn2FEQU2pbtks/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Eric J. Lai, M.D. ## Nephrology - Accepting new patients [19850 Lake Chabot Rd.Castro Valley, CA 94546](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=19850+Lake+Chabot+Rd.+Castro+Valley%2C+CA+94546+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-eric-j-lai-1046245108#provider-locations) ## Schedule appointment [510-881-1490](tel:+15108811490) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-eric-j-lai-1046245108#provider-about) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-eric-j-lai-1046245108#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-eric-j-lai-1046245108#provider-services) ## About Dr. Lai Languages English, Mandarin, and Spanish Gender Male ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Texas Medical School **Internship:** New York and Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Campus, Internal Medicine **Residency:** New York and Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Campus, Internal Medicine **Fellowship:** Methodist Hospital-Houston, Nephrology ## Board certifications - Nephrology - Internal Medicine ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Sutter Eden Medical Center ### Medical groups - PAMF HMO Network - SEBMF HMO Network ## Care locations 19850 Lake Chabot Rd. Castro Valley, CA 94546 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=19850+Lake+Chabot+Rd.+Castro+Valley%2C+CA+94546+US) [510-881-1490](tel:+15108811490) 510-889-5806 13851 East 14th St. Suite 206 San Leandro, CA 94578 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=13851+East+14th+St.+San+Leandro%2C+CA+94578+US) [510-351-9373](tel:+15103519373) 510-351-0616 ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Kidney disease and nephrology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-disease-nephrology) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. It is not intended as a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any particular provider. Physicians are not employees or agents of Sutter Health or its subsidiaries. The information is submitted by each doctor and we make no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy of the information. 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