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Dr. Christopher Lai, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Christopher Lai, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Brawley, CA
Dr. Christopher Lai, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Brawley, CA.
Dr. Christopher Lai, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Christopher Lai, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 58
Brawley, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Lai, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Brawley, CA.

About Dr. Christopher Lai, MD

Dr. Lai graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1994 and completed a residency at University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Christopher Lai, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Brawley, CA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Lai has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis, Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Limb Pain, Internal Derangement of Knee, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Broken Arm, Patellar Disorders, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Ankle Fracture, Low Back Pain, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Patellar Chondromalacia, Knee Fracture, Baker’s Cyst, Patellar Fracture, Meniscus Tear, Back Pain, Shoulder Fracture, Knee Ligament Tears, Bursitis, Humerus Fracture, Fracture of Hand and Fingers, Chronic Neck Pain, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Ankle Sprains and Strains, Rotator Cuff Tear, Chondromalacia, Wrist Fracture, Avascular Necrosis, Osteoarthritis of Hip, Foot Fracture and Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Lai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lai also speaks Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Lai is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Miner's Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Miner's Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Limb Pain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Broken Arm
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Ankle Fracture
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Knee Fracture
Baker’s Cyst
Patellar Fracture
Meniscus Tear
Back Pain
Shoulder Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Bursitis
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Humerus Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Arthrocentesis
Chronic Neck Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Rotator Cuff Tear
Chondromalacia
Wrist Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Foot Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Hip Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Fibular Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Femur Fracture
Knee Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Clavicle Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Knee Replacement
Bursitis of Hip
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Tibial Fracture
Whiplash
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Hip Tendinitis
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Neck Sprain
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Tenosynovitis
Pelvic Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteopenia
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Shoulder Dislocation
Degenerative Disc Disease
Knee Arthroscopy
Radiculopathy
Knee Dislocation
Patellar Dislocation
Steroid Injection
Heel Spur
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Sciatica
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Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Knee Tendinitis
Hip Replacement
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Meniscectomy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Genu Varum
Herniated Disc
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Lateral Epicondylitis
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Myelopathy
Elbow Bursitis
Genu Valgum
De Quervain's Disease
ACL Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Hip Sprain
Achilles Tendinitis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Piriformis Syndrome
Gout
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Chondrocalcinosis
AC Joint Injury
Aneurysmal Bone Cyst
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Laxity
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Autoimmune Diseases
Avulsion Fracture
Bennett's Fracture
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Bunion
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Cancer
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Carpal Fractures
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Osteomyelitis
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Compartment Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Compound Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Extra-Articular Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Infection
Foot Injuries
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Arthritis
Hip Bursitis
Hip Flexor Strain
Hip Impingement
Hip Injury
Hip Muscle Strain
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infective Arthritis
Insufficiency Fracture
Intra-Articular Fracture
Joint Fracture
Knee Arthritis
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscal Cyst
Metatarsalgia
Muscle Cramping
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathologic Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Ankle Fractures
Pediatric Fractures
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shin Splints
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis
Simple Fractures
Snapping Hip
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture
Subacromial Bursitis
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trochanteric Bursitis
Upper Extremity Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle, Foot, or Toe Amputation
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Stabilizations
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal and Postural Screening
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Wisconsin Physicians Service
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Health Net
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • CoreSource
  • Curative PPO
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    Curative EPO
  • Cigna
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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
  • Medicaid

Where Dr. Christopher Lai, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Christopher C. Lai MD A Professional Corp.
    196 W Legion Rd, Brawley, CA 92227
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 344-9093
  2. 2 Clinicas De Salud Del Pueblo Inc
    900 Main St, Brawley, CA 92227
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 344-6471
  3. 3 Immediate Family Medical Care Inc.
    1441 W State St, El Centro, CA 92243
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 336-2410
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:45
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:45

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Patient Reviews
Dec 12, 2025
Dr. Lai has been my orthopedic surgeon for 20 years. Starting with knee arthroscopies to total knee replacement. 3 years ago I had a shoulder with labrum, tricep tendon, bone spurs repairs.If you follow his directions for rehab the outcome will be positive. I know because I thought his approach to p.t. was too conservative, but he did convince me to slow down and the result far exceeded my hopes of what recovery would be like.Dr. Lai is very stoic but truly wants to help people live as pain free as possible.A GOOD man, that's my highest recommendation.
— Dec 12, 2025
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Meet Dr. Christopher Lai, MD

Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Specialties*
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Dr. Lai frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis, Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Limb Pain, Internal Derangement of Knee, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Broken Arm, Patellar Disorders, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Ankle Fracture, Low Back Pain, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Patellar Chondromalacia, Knee Fracture, Baker’s Cyst, Patellar Fracture, Meniscus Tear, Back Pain, Shoulder Fracture, Knee Ligament Tears, Bursitis, Humerus Fracture, Fracture of Hand and Fingers, Chronic Neck Pain, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Ankle Sprains and Strains, Rotator Cuff Tear, Chondromalacia, Wrist Fracture, Avascular Necrosis, Osteoarthritis of Hip, Foot Fracture and Spinal Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Lai, MD is affiliated with Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District and El Centro Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Lai, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1994
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Christopher Lai, MD Practices

  • Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District

    207 W Legion Rd, Brawley, CA

  • El Centro Regional Medical Center

    1415 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA

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