Summary

Dr. George Lai specializes in neurology with additional expertise in oncology, bringing a dual focus to complex neurological conditions and cancer-related neurological complications. He completed his residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in 2013 and 2017, followed by fellowship training in epilepsy at the University of California Los Angeles in 2018 and 2019. Dr. Lai speaks English.

Dr. Lai practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY, with hospital affiliations at The Mount Sinai Hospital. He focuses on treating conditions such as limping, back pain during pregnancy, and back pain in children and teens. His approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy to help patients achieve optimal recovery and function.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Epilepsy University of California Los Angeles
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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17 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks English
New York , NYNew York , NYNEW YORK , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. George Lai

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

Dr. George Lai has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. George Lai has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Oncologist
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Epilepsy University of California Los Angeles2019
University of California Los Angeles2018

Residency

Mount Sinai Beth Israel2017
Mount Sinai Beth Israel2013

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Dr. George Lai's office is located at 160 E 53rd St, New York, NY, 10022.
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Which hospitals is Dr. George Lai affiliated with?
Dr. George Lai is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital.

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