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Dr. Stephen Lai, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 54
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Dr. Stephen Lai, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 54
Houston, TX
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26 years of experience
Dr. Stephen Lai, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Lai graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Stephen Lai, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX and has 26 years experience. Dr. Lai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Lai has experience treating conditions like Oral Cancer, Tongue Cancer and Laryngeal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Lai's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Lai is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Oral Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Oral Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Oral Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Dysphagia
Facial Nerve Disorder
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Salivary Gland Cancer
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Tonsil Cancer
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Excision of Facial Bone
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Tracheal Surgery
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Sinusitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Bell's Palsy
Bone Cancer
Broken Nose
Carcinoma Tongue
Chronic Sinusitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Deviated Septum
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Facial Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gum Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hypoglossal Nerve Disorder
Larynx Cancer
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Mixed Hearing Loss
Mouth Cancer
Nose Cancer
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Caldwell-Luc Procedure
Carotid Ultrasound
Cochlear Implant Insertion
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Facelift
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Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Lip, Excision or Resection
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Rhinoseptoplasty
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1445, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 792-6525
  2. 2 Office
    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1445, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 792-6528
  3. 3 UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 563-7600

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Specialties*
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Lai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lai's profile.

Dr. Lai frequently treats the following conditions: Oral Cancer, Tongue Cancer and Laryngeal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Lai, MD is affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Lai, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX