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Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)
Professional interests include: screening test, mastectomy (breast removal surgery)
105 Co. Rt. 45A Suite 100
Oswego, NY 13126

Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD is a general surgeon in Oswego, NY specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD is affiliated with Oswego Health and the breast cancer program.

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Office Locations

105 Co. Rt. 45A Suite 100
Oswego, NY 13126
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140 W. Sixth Street Suite 210
Oswego, NY 13126
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Some issues Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD can help you with:

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

  • Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
  • Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
  • Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
  • Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
  • Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

  • Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
  • Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
  • Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
  • Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 29
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 14
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 17
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD in 2016

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oswego, NY during 2017 were excision, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 14
cancer surgery 14
diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 117
excision 32
lymph node procedures 18
open surgery 18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 74
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD in 2017

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oswego, NY during 2018 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 20
cancer surgery 20
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 153
excision 34
lymph node procedures 14
open surgery 14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 118
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD in 2018

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Dementia 8
Cancer 60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oswego, NY during 2019 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 21
cancer surgery 21
diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 123
excision 38
lymph node procedures 17
open surgery 17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 111
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD in 2019

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 27
Dementia 9
Cancer 67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oswego, NY during 2020 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 14
cancer surgery 14
doctor visit 123
excision 14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 133
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 11
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD in 2020

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 32
Dementia 8
Cancer 68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oswego, NY during 2021 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 12
cancer surgery 12
doctor visit 77
excision 12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 109
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 12
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD in 2021

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 37
Dementia 0
Cancer 71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oswego, NY during 2022 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 24
cancer surgery 24
diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 62
excision 39
lymph node procedures 15
open surgery 15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD.

Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD in 2022

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oswego, NY during 2023 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 25
cancer surgery 25
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 43
excision 39
lymph node procedures 14
open surgery 14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD.

Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oswego, NY during 2024 were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 17
cancer surgery 17
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 54
excision 28
lymph node procedures 11
open surgery 11

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD.

Age
From 65 to 74 42
From 75 to 84 23
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD treated as a general surgeon in Oswego, NY were excision, breast procedures, cancer surgery and open surgery.

breast procedures 18
cancer surgery 18
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 84
excision 29
lymph node procedures 14
open surgery 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 14
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 55
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 16
85 and over 2
Less than 65 11
65 to 74 45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD From 2015 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 15
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Dementia 2
Cancer 58

Education & Training

She has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lisa Marie Lai, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Oswego, NY. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Focal Therapeutics, Inc. $176 BioZorb
$176
Allergan Inc. $109 AlloDerm
$109
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $285

Biography

Dr Lisa Lai provides breast care with the Center for Surgical Services. She is a fellowship-trained breast care surgeon, affiliated with Upstate Medical Center. She provides a complete range of care from screenings to evaluation of breast masses or other concerns, management of abnormal breast imaging, and surgery for benign or malignant disease and mastectomies. She is affiliated with the Cancer Center at Upstate Medical Center and serves as the medical director for the breast cancer program.

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