Dr. Ching-Lung Lai

Dr. Ching-Lung Lai, MD, FRCP, FRACP

Dr. Ching-Lung Lai is a hepatologist at The University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong, China. He is known for hepatitis B treatment.

Professor Lai is emeritus professor at the University of Hong Kong and spent more than three decades on the natural history and treatment of chronic hepatitis B. He led pivotal trials of lamivudine, telbivudine and entecavir, all published in the New England Journal of Medicine, and gave the AASLD Leon Schiff State-of-the-Art Lecture in 2005.

About Dr. Ching-Lung Lai

• Full Name: Ching-Lung Lai, MD, FRCP, FRACP
• Credentials: MD, FRCP, FRACP
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Chronic hepatitis B; hepatocellular carcinoma; antiviral therapy
• Current Role: Emeritus Professor, Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong; formerly Simon K Y Lee Professor in Gastroenterology and Chair Professor of Medicine and Hepatology
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: Cantonese and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: As an emeritus professor his public clinic schedule was not found; confirm availability directly
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: The University of Hong Kong
• Address: Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, 102 Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong (current clinic location being confirmed)
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: hku.hk
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Ching-Lung Lai:

• Chronic hepatitis B
• Antiviral treatment of hepatitis B
• Liver cancer in hepatitis B
• Occult hepatitis B

Education and training:

• Medical Degree: The University of Hong Kong; dates being confirmed
• Specialist Fellowships: FRCP and FRACP

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Fellow of the Hong Kong College of Physicians (since 1987) and Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (since 1993)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the Medical Council of Hong Kong register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: The University of Hong Kong; Queen Mary Hospital

Insurance

Public hospital care is charged at Hospital Authority rates for eligible persons; private consultations through university-run clinics are billed separately. Confirm with the clinic before booking.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published on the public profiles reviewed. Ask the hospital or clinic for current fees, accepted payment methods and the cancellation policy.

Professional Information

• Led phase 3 trials of lamivudine, telbivudine and entecavir for hepatitis B
• First trial of interferon alpha in hepatitis B carrier children (1987)
• More than 450 peer-reviewed papers; co-editor of the book “Hepatitis B Virus”
• President of the Hong Kong Society of Gastroenterology (1995-1996)

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• HKU Scholars Hub profile (hub.hku.hk), checked October 1, 2026
• Academic Medical Education biography, checked October 1, 2026
• Medical Council of Hong Kong register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Ching-Lung Lai known for?

Dr. Ching-Lung Lai is known for hepatitis B treatment.

Where does Dr. Ching-Lung Lai practice?

He practices at The University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong, China.

What conditions does Dr. Ching-Lung Lai treat?

He focuses on chronic hepatitis B and its complications.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Ching-Lung Lai?

Professor Lai is an emeritus professor. Use the Book An Appointment button to send an enquiry, and confirm his current clinic availability before travelling.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with The University of Hong Kong.