Sean C. Lai, MD -  - Primary Care Physician

Sean C. Lai, MD

Primary Care Physician & Gastroenterologist located in Santa Monica, CA

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Pill capsule endoscopy is the latest and most advanced type of internal imaging available, relying on a tiny camera inside an enclosed capsule to capture images of the small intestine. Dr. Lai uses the technique to help patients throughout the Santa Monica, CA, area diagnose and manage conditions affecting the small bowel, including IBD.

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When women are in charge of the budget, they prioritize the stories they want to see. This has led to a surge in adaptations like Big Little Lies and Little Fires Everywhere , which treat the internal lives of adult women with the gravity and complexity they deserve. The Commercial Reality: "Silver" Spending Power

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For decades, the "expiration date" for women in Hollywood was a punchline that felt like a death sentence. Actresses often spoke of a sudden "shuttering" of roles once they hit 40, transitioning abruptly from leading ladies to the "mother of the protagonist" or, worse, disappearing entirely. Power Behind the Lens When women are in

The rise of streaming platforms (Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV+) has been a primary catalyst for this change. Unlike traditional studios that often relied on "safe" (read: youthful) demographics, streamers thrive on niche, high-quality storytelling.

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The visibility of mature women on screen is bolstered by the rising number of women holding the reins behind the scenes. Producers and directors like (Hello Sunshine) and Margot Robbie (LuckyChap) have made it their mission to option books and develop scripts that center on female experiences across all ages.

Major Insurance Plans Accepted

Below is a short list of the insurance plans we accept. If you do not see your insurance on the list, feel free to call our office. We also offer very reasonable discounted packages for patients who do not have insurance coverage.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Great West Life
  • GWH-Cigna (formerly Great West Healthcare)
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Oxford (UnitedHealthcare)
  • Tricare
  • United Food and Commercial Worker
  • UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Cigna
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Great West Life
GWH-Cigna (formerly Great West Healthcare)
Health Net
Humana
Medicare
Oxford (UnitedHealthcare)
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare
Location
Lai, Sean C., MD 2001 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 1286W Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310-453-0553
Fax: 310-943-2776
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