National (BlueCard) PPO
Dr. James Lai, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine*
Age 59
Dr. James Lai, MD
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. James Lai, MD works in Houston, TX as
They are board certified in
Offers Telehealth
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
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Insurance Accepted
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
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Locations
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Houston Foot Specialists1140 Business Center Dr Ste 510, Houston, TX 77043
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Memorial Hermann Continuing Care Hospi3043 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77080
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DH Uap LLC3534 Vista Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504
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Office1120 Business Center Dr Ste 100, Houston, TX 77043
Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lai
2.6
Based on 25 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Nov 11, 2016
Dr. Lai spent ALOT of time with me. His wife actually prepared me for the lecture he was going to give me. I suffer from back pain after a lumbar fusion. I have been in pain for many years. He told me that the pain med I had been on for years was not good for me. My wife insisted I listen and follow his instructions. Now I am no longer "chained" to my medication and my daughter trusts me to watch my grandson. He's a good doctor.
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About Me
Languages Spoken
Minnan
Specialties*
Interventional Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology
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Education
Education
Medical Education
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
1990
Board Certifications
Board Certifications
- Addiction Medicine and Anesthesiology
Internship
Internship
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University Ark School Med
1992
Fellowship
Fellowship Hospital
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University Texas
1995
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. James Lai, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Lai accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Lai's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Lai accepts Aetna, Amerigroup (Wellpoint) and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Lai accepts here.
Dr. Lai's office is located at 1140 Business Center Dr Ste 510 Houston, TX 77043.
Yes, Dr. Lai speaks Minnan. See Dr. Lai's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Lai has a star rating of 2.6/5 and has been reviewed 25 times.
Dr. Lai is board certified in
Dr. Lai has been practicing as an Interventional Pain Medicine Physician for 34 years.
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