Eric Christian Lai MD FACS
Breast Reconstruction, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery
Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, Medical Student Clerkship Director
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3901 Rainbow Blvd# MailKansas City, KS 66160
Phone+1 913-588-2000
Fax+1 913-588-2061
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Summary
- Dr. Eric Lai is a plastic surgeon in Kansas City, KS and is affiliated with The University of Kansas Hospital. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College and has been in practice 12 years. He specializes in breast reconstruction and plastic & reconstructive microsurgery and is experienced in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, lower extremity reconstruction, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, and head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction.
Education & Training
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Microvascular Plastic Surgery, 2014 - 2015
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Plastic Surgery, 2011 - 2014
University at BuffaloResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2011
Albany Medical CollegeClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
KS State Medical License 2015 - 2027
MO State Medical License 2015 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2012 - 2017
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Transparent Film Bra Dressing for Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction.Malka Korenblit, James A Butterworth, Eric C Lai, Katie G Egan
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2026-05-15 - Predicting Postoperative Recovery Following Intraoperative Microvascular Complications in Autologous Breast Reconstruction.Kerilyn N Godbe, Erin E Rauber, Niaman Nazir, Rebecca Farmer, Katie G Egan
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2026-05-05 - 1 citationsInvestigation of Routine Venous Augmentation in Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap and Intraoperative Decision Pathway.Anne M Meyer, Cole Bird, Niaman Nazir, Meredith Collins, Rebecca Farmer
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2025-11-11
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