About Your Cardiologist:
Dr. Emily Lai is a cardiologist with subspecialty training in echocardiography and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.  She practices at Trillium Health Partners and One Heart Care, and is a Lecturer at the University of Toronto.  Dr. Lai holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and earned her MD from the University of Toronto, graduating with the prestigious Cody Silver Medal.  She completed her Internal Medicine and Cardiology training at the University of Toronto, followed by Fellowship training in level 3 echocardiography and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at the University Health Network.

As a founding member of One Heart Care, Dr. Lai leads a general cardiology clinic while maintaining a special focus on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). She plays a key role in the Ontario HCM Integrated Care Network and serves as Regional HCM Centre Lead.  Dr. Lai has authored several peer-reviewed publications and remains actively involved in research and medical education. She was recently awarded a BMS QIIC grant to support initiatives aimed at improving care for HCM patients at One Heart Care.  Committed to delivering excellence in patient care, Dr. Lai emphasizes an evidence-based, collaborative, and individualized approach to improving health outcomes. She is fluent in French and enjoys traveling, skiing, playing tennis, and spending time with her family.