Dr. James Lai, MD
Dr. James Lai, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in Houston, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1140 Business Center Dr Ste 510 Houston, TX 77043Make an Appointment
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| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
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| 1 Star | 60% | 60% |
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Dr. James Lai, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in Houston, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreInterventional Pain Medicine
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Fellowship Hospital, 1995University Ark School Med
Internship Hospital, 1992University Ark School Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1992University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical School, 1990
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- Recipient of 21
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient 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
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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