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Dr. James Lai, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology*•Male•Age 58

Pediatric Ophthalmology*

Dr. James Lai, MD is a pediatric ophthalmology specialist in Houston, TX and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. James Lai, MD

Houston Eye Associates

2855 Gramercy St Houston, TX 77025
Telehealth services available
(713) 668-6828
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

(713) 668-6828

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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  • Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Lai's Reviews

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4.8

99 ratings, 19 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Houston, TX – May 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Houston, TX – Apr 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Houston, TX – Apr 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Houston, TX – Apr 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Houston, TX – Apr 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Houston, TX – Mar 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Isaiah hadley in Houston, TX – Mar 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Cheryl Bebee in Houston, TX – Mar 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Houston, TX – Feb 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Erika in Richmond, TX – Feb 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Ileana Zambrana in Houston, TX – Feb 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Houston, TX – Feb 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Houston, TX – Feb 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Elizenda in Houston, TX – Feb 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Houston, TX – Feb 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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About Me

Care Philosophy

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...Read more

Biography

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 wh

Specialties*

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Childrens National Medical Center

Fellowship Hospital, 1997

University Tex Sw/Parkland Medical Center

Residency Hospital, 1996

Barnes - Jewish Hospital

Internship Hospital, 1993

University of Washington School of Medicine

Medical School, 1992

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    Dr. Lai's office is located at 2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Locations

    Houston Eye Associates

    Houston Eye Associates2855 Gramercy St Houston, TX 77025
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 7:30am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 7:30am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 7:30am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 7:30am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: 7:30am - 4:30pm
      • Sat: 8:00am - 11:30am
    • Directions
    Houston Eye Associates1447 Highway 6 Ste 110 Sugar Land, TX 77478
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St
    Houston, TX 77030
    Recipient of 29
    hospital 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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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    Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

    921 Gessner Rd
    Houston, TX 77024
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality.