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Dr. James Lai, MD

Dr. James Lai, MD

Internal Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. James Lai, MD is an internist in New York, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

550 1st Ave New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-7300

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Lai specializes in the areas of Geriatric Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lai

4.3
14 ratings, 1 with written review
5 star
79%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
14%
14%
1 star
7%
7%

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Some were good visits while others were not. He can seem overwhelmed. Twice he ordered the wrong lab tests for me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Lai, MD is an internist in New York, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients.

  • Internal Medicine

  • Geriatric Medicine

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  • Robert Wood Johnson Clin Scholars Prog-yale University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006

  • Geriatrics Yale University Med School

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • University Of Maryland

    Internship Hospital, 2001

  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000

  • Master Of Science, Johns Hopkins School Of Hygiene And Public Health

    1996

  • Hamilton College

    Undergraduate School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Geriatric Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

NYU Langone Hospitals550 1st Ave New York, NY 10016
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

YNH Geriatric Services874 Howard Ave New Haven, CT 06519
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Practice

NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates222 E 41st St New York, NY 10017
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Practice

New York University530 1st Ave New York, NY 10016
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher 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
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