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Elson Lai, MD, Ophthalmology, Rosemead, CA, USC Arcadia Hospital

ElsonLaiMD

Ophthalmology • Rosemead, CA

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related

Ophthalmologist at Rosemead Eye Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Elson Lai is an ophthalmologist in Rosemead, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Methodist Hospital of Southern California and LAC+USC Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and has been in practice 10 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Chinese (Mandarin). He specializes in anterior segment related, cataract related, and glaucoma related and is experienced in retinal detachment, glaucoma and related disorders, cataracts, keratoplasty, and refractive surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2008 - 2011
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
  • Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 2007, MD, AOA

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2014 - 2015
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Phi Betta Kappa
  • AOA

Press Mentions

  • ModMed at ASCRS-ASOA 2022: Modernizing Eye Care with the Latest Platform Release
    ModMed at ASCRS-ASOA 2022: Modernizing Eye Care with the Latest Platform ReleaseApril 21st, 2022

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
    Member

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Elson Lai, Dr. Elson Lai, MD, Dr. E Lai