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Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD

(Dr. Jennifer Lai, MD)

(228 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adolescent Medicine and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

Professional interests include: consultation, cholesterol problems (lipid disorders), weight management, and more.

4050 Dublin Boulevard Floor 3
Dublin, CA 94568

(925) 875-6100

Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD is an adolescent medicine doctor in Fremont, CA specializing in adolescent medicine and internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

3200 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538

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Sutter Health

4050 Dublin Boulevard Floor 3
Dublin, CA 94568

(925) 875-6100

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Some issues Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	202

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD treated as an adolescent medicine doctor in Fremont, CA during 2013 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	255
preventive care	18
vaccines	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	20
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD treated as an adolescent medicine doctor in Fremont, CA during 2014 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	330
preventive care	36
vaccines	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	22
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD treated as an adolescent medicine doctor in Fremont, CA during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	410
lab tests	14
preventive care	105
vaccines	105

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	128
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	50
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD treated as an adolescent medicine doctor in Fremont, CA during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
doctor visit	417
injections	12
preventive care	41
vaccines	41

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	63
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	17
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD treated as an adolescent medicine doctor in Fremont, CA during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	379
preventive care	29
vaccines	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	73
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	26
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD treated as an adolescent medicine doctor in Fremont, CA during 2018 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	349
preventive care	31
vaccines	31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	71
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	21
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD treated as an adolescent medicine doctor in Fremont, CA during 2019 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	284
preventive care	35
vaccines	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	59
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	21
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD treated as an adolescent medicine doctor in Fremont, CA during 2020 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	246
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	42
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	15
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD treated as an adolescent medicine doctor in Fremont, CA during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	298
preventive care	24
vaccines	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	45
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	23
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	321

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	47
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD treated as an adolescent medicine doctor in Fremont, CA were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and aspiration.

aspiration	12
doctor visit	317
injections	12
lab tests	14
preventive care	38
vaccines	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	56
Non-Hispanic White	70
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	41
85 and over	19
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	5
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. She completed residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. She is certified by the Internal Medicine - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

Residency: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Cigna

Alliance PPO

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only

Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO)

Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including...

Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 228 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fremont, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jennifer Wai Yin Lai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$134 ELIQUIS $134
Gilead Sciences Inc	$97 Viread $97
QIAGEN SCIENCES LLC	$96 QuantiFERON TB Gold QFT $96
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$35 SIMPONI $19	OLYSIO $16
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.	$25 NURTEC ODT $25
Other	$16 3i-Dental $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$401

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Lai is an adolescent medicine specialist in Fremont, CA and Dublin, CA. After attending the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. Lai completed her residency training at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Her clinical interests include menopause, puberty, and travel medicine. Patient ratings for Dr. Lai average 5.0 stars (out of 5). She seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. She is affiliated with Sutter Health.