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Dr. Tristan Lai, MD

Pain Management* Age 51
Dr. Tristan Lai, MD
4.6 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Tristan Lai, MD is a Pain Management Specialist in Spring Branch, TX.
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Dr. Tristan Lai, MD

Pain Management* Age 51
Spring Branch, TX
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tristan Lai, MD is a Pain Management Specialist in Spring Branch, TX.

About

Dr. Lai graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 2006 and completed a residency at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium.Dr. Tristan Lai, MD is a Pain Management Specialist in Spring Branch, TX and has 18 years experience. Dr. Lai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Legent Orthopedic Spine and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos. Dr. Lai has experience treating conditions like Chronic Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lai received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Lai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lai is board certified in Anesthesiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Spondylitis
Chronic Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Spondylitis
Chronic Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Spondylitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Migraine
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Upper Back Pain
Acupuncture
Facet Blocks
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Cancer Pain
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervicogenic Headache
Chronic Headache
Chronic Pain Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Joint Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Muscle Contraction Headache
Myelopathy
Nerve Pain
Neuritis
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Neuritis
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Radiculitis
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tarlov Cyst
Tension Headache
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Cervical Facet Joint Injection
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Joint Injection
Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
Ganglion Impar Block
Implantable Peripheral Neurostimulator
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
Medical Acupuncture
Medical Branch Block
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neurostimulation
Occipital Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Block
Radiofrequency Ablation
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Pump Implant
Stellate Ganglion Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection
Thoracic Facet Joint Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Pain and Wellness Institute of Texas
    19750 State Highway 46 W Ste 104, Spring Branch, TX 78070
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (830) 515-5131
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
  2. 2 Legent Orthopedic Spine Hospital
    5330 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 877-8000

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lai
4.6
Based on 15 Reviews
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Nov 15, 2023
Dr Lai is a great Dr. He has taken care of my pain and my mothers as well. Easy to get appointments. His staff is wonderful.
Shirley cook — Nov 15, 2023
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Specialties*
Pain Management
Pain Medicine
Interventional Pain Medicine
Interventional Spine Medicine
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine Anesthesiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tristan Lai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lai's profile.

Dr. Tristan Lai, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Legent Orthopedic Spine and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos.

Yes, Dr. Tristan Lai, MD holds board certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

    1139 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX

  • Legent Orthopedic Spine

    5330 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX

  • CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos

    1301 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX