Ching-feng Lai, DO
General SurgeryGastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Amherst Family Health Center
- 5172 Leavitt Road, Lorain, OH 44053
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- Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
- 33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Avon, OH 44011
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: St. John Macomb Hospital, 2013
- Medical Education: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008
- Undergraduate: Abilene Christian University, 2004
Board Certifications
- General Surgery: American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, 2014
Research & Publications
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As of 2025-10-07, Dr. Lai has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Insurances Accepted
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
91 ratings, 8 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2026
Dr. Lai is amazing. He is the best. I highly recommend him. In fact, I told a friend if he ever needs a surgeon he should go to Dr. Lai.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Again, Dr Lai has a great team. All the nurses and office staff were great!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Doctor Lai was great! At consultation, before surgery, and at this post op visit. Doctor Lai made me very comfortable with this surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
I really liked him he's very thorough and personable
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
I do not think Dr. Lai was very thorough. I am still having issues with my abdomen and he did not help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Doctor Lai was very thorough in discussing the surgery and rehab.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Dr Lei made the procedure so easy. He talked me through what he was doing, and had a great sense of humor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Dr Lai is an amazing Doctor and saved my life back in October