Specialty Emergency Medicine Facility Vallejo Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine Address 975 Sereno Drive Vallejo CA 94589 Map & Directions Telephone For any life-threatening condition: dial 911 Emergency Department: 707-651-1030 Advice (24 hours)/Appts: 707-651-1025 View your preventive services

Welcome ... and thanks for visiting my home page!

My name is Christopher Lai and I work in the Kaiser Vallejo Emergency Department.

Why I became a physican?

I chose to become a physician to make a difference!!

Why I chose my specialty?

I chose emergency medicine because I enjoy the fast-paced environment and the opportunity to provide care when people need it the most.

My Philosophy on Healing

I believe you can minimize the severity of bad illnesses with early medical attention. Prevention, through communication with your primary care physician, is key, but I will always be happy to help you if you need additional medical attention.

If you aren't comfortable, we shouldn't be comfortable!

What I like about Kaiser Permanente?

Kaiser provides all the specialties at your fingertips. Someone will be able to help you with your health needs.

"Personal" interests

I have lived in various locations in the US while growing up - Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, New York, Colorado, and most recently Pennsylvania. I enjoy exploring new environments. I moved here from Pennsylvania after residency to follow my wife and enjoy the weather.

In my free time, I am an avid snowboarder, mainly moguls and back country, but I have recently been doing more freestyle. My favorite place to ride is Arapahoe Basin, though I throughly enjoyed Solitude and Squaw. If you have a good location, I'm willing to visit.

During the summertime, my wife and I enjoy scuba diving. I have even begun lessons in kite surfing, but I need several more seasons before I become competent.

My Credentials

Medical school	Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
Residency	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Board certification	Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine

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