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Dr. David Lai is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients during their hospital stays. He earned his medical degree from the University of the West Indies and completed his residency at Howard University Hospital in 2019. With 14 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Lai brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in English.
Dr. Lai practices in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he focuses on managing complex medical conditions that require hospitalization. His clinical expertise includes treating chronic kidney disease, including advanced stage 5 kidney disease, and managing type 2 diabetes. He regularly performs essential diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts, creatinine testing to assess kidney function, and comprehensive chemistry panels to evaluate overall health status.
Dr. Lai practices in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he focuses on managing complex medical conditions that require hospitalization. His clinical expertise includes treating chronic kidney disease, including advanced stage 5 kidney disease, and managing type 2 diabetes. He regularly performs essential diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts, creatinine testing to assess kidney function, and comprehensive chemistry panels to evaluate overall health status.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 14 years of experience
- 19 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Howard University Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 14 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| New Orleans , LA | New Orleans , LA | New Orleans , LA | SHREVEPORT , LA |
| Med School: University Of the West Indes | Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by David Lai
Medical Specialties
David Lai has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
David Lai has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
David Lai holds an active medical license in the state of Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Louisiana that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Howard University Hospital in 2019.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of the West Indes in 2012.
NPI Number
David Lai's NPI number is 1639520919.
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- What languages does David Lai speak?
- David Lai speaks English.
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- You can find contact information for David Lai here on Vitals.
- Where is David Lai's office located?
- David Lai's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
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