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Dr. James Lai, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine* Age 60
Dr. James Lai, MD
2.6 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. James Lai, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Houston, TX.
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Dr. James Lai, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine* Age 60
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Lai, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Lai graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. James Lai, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Houston, TX and has 34 years experience. Dr. Lai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. At present, Dr. Lai received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Lai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lai also speaks Minnan. Dr. Lai is board certified in Addiction Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Arthritis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Arthritis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Arthritis
Back Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Facet Joint Pain
Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Joint Pain
Knee Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Migraine
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Neck Pain
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Cervical Facet Joint Injection
Cervical Medial Branch Block
Chronic Pain Management
Epidural Injection
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Block
Facet Joint Injection
Joint Injection
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy
Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block
Nerve Blocks
Pain Management
Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • HealthSmart
  • Memorial Hermann Physician Network
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Assurant Health

Locations

  1. 1 Houston Foot Specialists
    1140 Business Center Dr Ste 510, Houston, TX 77043
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 467-6200
  2. 2 Memorial Hermann Continuing Care Hospi
    3043 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77080
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 939-7272
  3. 3 DH Uap LLC
    3534 Vista Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 467-6200
  4. 4 Office
    1120 Business Center Dr Ste 100, Houston, TX 77043
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 337-1111

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lai
2.6
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (15)

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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.
Mike in Houston, TX — Nov 11, 2016
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Minnan
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Interventional Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Addiction Medicine and Anesthesiology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Ark School Med
    1992
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Texas
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Lai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lai's profile.

Dr. James Lai, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Lai, MD holds board certification in Addiction Medicine and Anesthesiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

    16655 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

    921 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX