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Dr. Lily Tsai, MD

Dr. Lily Tsai, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Lily Tsai, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Encinitas, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO in 2006. She is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. She is not accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe

326 Santa Fe Dr Encinitas, CA 92024
Telehealth available

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tsai

4.5
34 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Highly Recommend Dr. Lily Tsai!
I had an exceptional experience with Dr. Lily Tsai at Scripps. She is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. Dr. Tsai takes the time to explain everything thoroughly and answers all your questions with patience and clarity. She has a remarkable ability to connect with her patients, making you feel heard and respected throughout the process. Her follow-up care is excellent, ensuring that all concerns are addressed. The office staff is also friendly, efficient, and supportive, making the entire experience smooth and pleasant. I highly recommend Dr. Tsai for anyone seeking top-quality care!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Olga, San Diego – Mar 25, 2025
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Wonderful Gynecological Surgeon
Dr. Tsai is the best medical provider I've ever worked with. She goes above and beyond every single time. She listens closely, is open-minded, believes her patients, is super knowledgeable, is organized, and her team is awesome- prompt and effective and kind. Dr. Tsai did a robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy and endometrial lesion resection for me in 2024. She was informative, helpful, and clear. I felt well-informed before my procedure and well prepared. I stayed overnight after my procedure, they took very good care to manage my pain as per Dr. Tsai's instructions. She came by to check on me the morning after. She always completely addresses all my questions (I have a PhD in the sciences).Dr. Tsai and her team were great about any questions and concerns after the procedure and my followup with her was reassuring. She is terrific with open communication, willingness to address issues, and her positive yet compassionate approach is wonderful. I am doing much better.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 15, 2025
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Worth the Wait
My was referred to Dr. Lily Tsai for a large ovarian cyst removal. I was scheduled a month to see Dr. Tsai and was told she wouldn’t be able to fit me in for surgery until beginning of Oct. I told her I was nervous to wait that long due to a family wedding. She provided me a referral, this Dr. could fit me in but was awful. I am so glad I waited for Dr. Tsai. During my consultation I felt comfortable with her, confident about the plan for the procedure. She answered all my questions and got me in so I could dance my my brothers wedding one week post op! I am almost back to normal and am so thankful I waited for Dr. Tsai!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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K. Bubnack – Oct 21, 2024
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The Best!
Dr. Tsai is fully present and really listens. Never felt rushed or spoken down to. She is extremely knowledgeable and keeps up on new studies. She did an excellent job with my surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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K.V. – Sep 24, 2024
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I will forever be grateful for Dr. Lily Tsai. After years of dealing with enlarged fibroids, I found her and she performed robotic myomectomy surgery. She is incredibly knowledgeable, skilled, patient, thorough, attentive and kind. She went over her surgery plan and followed up after surgery to see how I was doing. Her and her staff are always quick to respond and accommodating. My scars are hardly noticeable due to her skill, I highly recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Vanessa in San Diego, CA – Sep 17, 2024
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The best Surgeon ever. Dr Lily Tsai is very good in what she do. Very excellent. Excellent bedside manner, very professional, polite and humble. I appreciate her excellent care.Excellent doctor who listens to patients needs. God bless her
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Ms. Badu – Mar 24, 2023
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Dr. Tsai is an amazing doctor as she is brilliant, completely on top of the latest research and very caring. She listened to all of my issues, answered MANY questions and helped me through a challenging time. She is also a terrific surgeon. The nurses and medical assistants in their office are also very helpful!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dionne – Sep 16, 2020
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I have been taking my mom and aunt -- both elderly -- to see Dr. Tsai for years. She is one incredible physician. Consistently, she has demonstrated that she is highly competent, caring, and puts patients first -- genuine empathy, never rushes patients, takes a sincere interest, explores all options, outstanding listener. They just don't come any better!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Erica Bohm – Feb 24, 2020
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I have an appointment on August 15 7:30 am, and I called the office that I am running late and whoever answer the phone told me she will let Dr. Tsai know. I was stuck in the traffic and I checked in around 8:05 a.m. and I waited for 30 minutes or more then the receptionist told me they will have to reschedule my appointment. I called them I was running late and they never told me that they will reschedule my appointment over the phone. I could just turn back around if I knew they couldnt take me at all. It was a lack of communication and obviously Dr. Tsai do not care because she didnt even bother to come out and talk to me. She send someone else to do her dirty work for her. Very disappointed at this Doctor. Scheduling time sucks.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Melany – Aug 16, 2019
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Had surgery with Dr. Tsai and it went very smoothly. Explained everything thoroughly, which really put me at ease. Really great doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Encinitas, CA – Mar 03, 2018
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I originally chose Dr. Tsai because of her excellent reviews and her location. I was her patient for for several years and every time I met with her she always took the time to listen to my concerns and would explain thoroughly until I fully understood everything. I never felt rushed and felt that she had genuine interest in my comfort. From day one I felt completely at ease. Sadly, my health insurance changed out of her network, but I would definitely recommend her to everyone!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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BF in San Diego, CA – Oct 04, 2017
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Had surgery with Dr Tsai and it went so well. I was most impressed with her when she called to check on me after and she had genuine enthusiasm for how well I was recovering. A true professional with heart!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Aly in San Diego,CA – Nov 24, 2016
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Dr. Tsai is thorough and excellent all the way through. I had surgery with her and it went perfectly. I wouldn't look any further!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sarah M. in Carlsbad, CA – Oct 08, 2016
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Dr Lily Tsai is a fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon with extensive robotic and laparoscopic expertise. She listens to and engages with patients to diagnose and treat a wide range of issues, such as abnormal bleeding, heavy...read more

biography

Dr. Lily Tsai is a fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon with extensive robotic and laparoscopic expertise. She listens to and engages with patients to diagnose and treat a wide range of issues, such as abnormal bleeding, heavy...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Southern Colorado

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe

Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe326 Santa Fe Dr Encinitas, CA 92024
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