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Dr. Daniel Lai, MD

Dr. Daniel Lai, MD

Neurology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Daniel Lai, MD is a neurologist in Melbourne, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cape Canaveral Hospital and Rockledge Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (20 reviews)

SMG Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Neurology

240 N Wickham Rd Ste 309 Melbourne, FL 32935

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lai is affiliated with Cape Canaveral Hospital Cocoa Beach, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lai specializes in the area of Neurology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Lai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lai

2.2

20 ratings, 15 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Darlene – Feb 12, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 06, 2024
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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 person found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Oct 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jen Stevens – May 26, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Ann – Apr 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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Toni – Jul 05, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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mike p – Feb 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Jun 11, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
16 people found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
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Horrible dr – Mar 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Oct 23, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Michele Fishkin in West Melbourne – Oct 24, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Daniel Lai, MD is a neurologist in Melbourne, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cape...read more
  • Neurology

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  • Ohio State University / College Of Veterinary Medicine

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Locations

SMG Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Neurology

SMG Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Neurology240 N Wickham Rd Ste 309 Melbourne, FL 32935
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cape Canaveral Hospital

    701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy
    Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Palm Bay Hospital

    1425 Malabar Rd NE
    Palm Bay, FL 32907
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center

    1350 Hickory St
    Melbourne, FL 32901
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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