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Dr. Wilson C. Lai, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Wilson C. Lai, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.
Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).
Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:
Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.
Dr. Wilson C. Lai, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: California
Dr. Wilson C. Lai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare, Cigna, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Aetna: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA), Aetna: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna: Aetna Student Health Program, Aetna: National Advantage Plan (NAP), Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: SELECT three-tier POS and SELECT two-tier POS, Large and Small Group, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees), Central California Alliance for Health: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group, TRICARE: Prime Remote, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Salud HMO Plus Large/Custom Group, TRICARE: Select (formerly TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra), TRICARE: Retired Reserve, Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna: Traditional Choice, Aetna: HMO Deductible Plans, Aetna: Managed Choice POS, Aetna: Health Fund POS, Aetna: Open Access Elect Choice EPO, SCAN: SCAN Compass (HMO), Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II), Aetna: Aetna Select Open Access, Sutter Health Plan: Individual and Family Plan HMO, Provider Networks of America: PPO, Valley Health Plan - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Aetna: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA), TRICARE: Reserve Select, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: PPO for Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)/Covered California, Santa Clara Family Health Plan: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Aetna: Open Access Managed Choice POS, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Health Net PPO, TRICARE: Extended Care Option (ECHO), Aetna: HMO, Sutter Health Plan: Large and Small Group HMO, TRICARE: Prime, Aetna: Open Choice PPO, Aetna: Aetna Select EPO, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) and TRICARE: Young Adult.
According to our sources, Dr. Wilson C. Lai, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Wilson C. Lai, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 97 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Wilson C. Lai, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Cruz, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Wilson C. Lai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$21,429
$21,429 |
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$3,403
Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium $41 |
Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System $28 |
$3,333 |
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$2,903
Avenir $771 |
Persona $690 |
Juggerknotless Soft Anchor $553 |
Oxford $440 |
Comprehensive Shoulder System $255 |
Other $194 |
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$2,425
RIGIDLOOP $1,090 |
Velys $257 |
$1,078 |
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$1,488
HOFFMANN $306 |
Variax $241 |
ALPHAVENT $211 |
SALVATION $175 |
ICONIX $171 |
Other $384 |
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$503
SPEEDTRAP $120 |
MACI $117 |
HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK $63 |
EVO Antegrade $62 |
Lateral Ankle $52 |
Other $90 |
| $23,333 | |
| $4,456 | |
| $3,672 | |
| $690 |
Dr. Wilson Lai works as an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine for residency. These areas are among his clinical interests: meniscus repair, ACL reconstruction, and shoulder arthritis. Dr. Lai has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Lai most likely takes Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. He speaks Cantonese. He is affiliated with Sutter Health. According to Sutter Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Santa Cruz, CA.
