4.8
27 Ratings with 8 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. James Lai is a native of Taiwan. He came to the United States in 1972 at the age of eight and grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Southern Methodist University where he graduated with Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude honors. He then attended Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors in 1992.
Dr. Lai returned to Texas for residency training in ophthalmology at Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital in Dallas. This was followed by a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Children's National Medical Center and George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lai remained at Children's National Medical Center as an assistant professor from 1997 until 1999 when he again returned to Texas to join Houston Eye Associates.
Dr. Lai is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of The American Academy of Ophthalmology and The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
…Dr. Lai specializes in the management of pediatric eye disorders such as strabismus and amblyopia as well as general eye care and evaluation of vision.
Outside of the office, Dr. Lai and his wife Dr. Jenny Lai, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Methodist Hospital, enjoy spending time with their two children and traveling.
Read More Read less Dr. Lai returned to Texas for residency training in ophthalmology at Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital in Dallas. This was followed by a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Children's National Medical Center and George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lai remained at Children's National Medical Center as an assistant professor from 1997 until 1999 when he again returned to Texas to join Houston Eye Associates.
Dr. Lai is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of The American Academy of Ophthalmology and The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
…Dr. Lai specializes in the management of pediatric eye disorders such as strabismus and amblyopia as well as general eye care and evaluation of vision.
Outside of the office, Dr. Lai and his wife Dr. Jenny Lai, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Methodist Hospital, enjoy spending time with their two children and traveling.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 34 years of experience
- 52 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
- 8 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
James Z. Lai has 2 locationsHouston Eye Associates
2855 Gramercy StHouston, TX 77025 Tel: (713) 668-6828
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
Houston Eye Associates
1447 Highway 6 Suite 110Sugar Land, TX 77478 Tel: (281) 565-2020
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James Z. Lai
Medical Specialties
James Z. Lai has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
James Z. Lai has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
James Z. Lai holds an active medical license in the state of Texas. They are board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program and Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Ophthalmology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp, Internal Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio in 1992 and Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis in 1992.
NPI Number
James Z. Lai's NPI number is 1699760447.
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- James Lai speaks English.
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- James Lai is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center.
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- Where is James Lai's office located?
- James Lai's office is located at 2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX, 77025.
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