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James C. Lai, MD

Addiction Medicine Anesthesiologist

Gender: Male
Experience: 18+ years

About James C. Lai, MD

James C. Lai, MD is an addiction medicine anesthesiologist, pain medicine anesthesiologist, and physical pain management doctor. Dr. James C. Lai has 18+ years of experience in addiction medicine anesthesiology.

Education

James C. Lai, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

James C. Lai, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since November 03, 2005, and his NPI number is 1942291406.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. James C. Lai, please call (713) 467-6200.

Addiction Medicine Anesthesiologist

Dr. James C. Lai is an Addiction Medicine Anesthesiologist in Houston, TX with special training and skill in treating opioid addiction while patients are under sedation. As an Addiction Medicine Anesthesiologist, James C. Lai, MD performs anesthesia-assisted rapid opioid detox (AAROD). Addiction Medicine Anesthesiology is delivered for quick and comfortable withdrawal. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Addiction Medicine Anesthesiologists include addiction to opioids like oxycodone, morphine, and heroin. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Medicine Anesthesiologists include delivering anesthesia, applying the opioid antagonist naloxone, and monitoring patients when they wake.

An anesthesiologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.

Addiction Medicine Anesthesiologists in Houston, TX

Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist

Dr. James C. Lai is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist in Houston, TX with special training and skill in effectively managing perioperative care of patients before, during and after surgery using anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine and pain medicine. As a Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist, James C. Lai, MD performs spinal blocks, epidurals, analgesic IVs, nitrous oxide delivery, opioid treatment, general anesthesia. Pain Medicine Anesthesiology is the practice of medicine dedicated to the relief of pain and comprehensive care of the patient before, during and after surgery. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pain Medicine Anesthesiologists include surgery and labor. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pain Medicine Anesthesiologists include monitoring a patient's blood pressure, heart rhythm, temperature, level of consciousness, and amount of oxygen in the blood while delivering appropriate types and amounts of anaesthesia.

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Pain Medicine Anesthesiologists in Houston, TX

Physical Pain Management Doctor

Dr. James C. Lai is a Physical Pain Management Doctor in Houston, TX with special training and skill in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating many different types of pain. As a Physical Pain Management Doctor, James C. Lai, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of physical pain disorders. Physical Pain Management Medicine is a medical specialty that deals with the origins of pain in most parts of the body and reducing or relieving painful symptoms. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Physical Pain Management Doctors include neuropathy, arthritis, nerve dysfunction, chronic fatigue syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, endometriosis, spinal and skeletal disorders, migraines and chronic headaches, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis (MS), painful conditions of the back, hip, neck, and knees, and pain related to traumatic injury. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Physical Pain Management Doctors include x-ray, CT, and MRI imaging diagnostics, pain medication prescription, surgical recommendation, physical pain assessment, prolotherapy, electrical stimulation, nerve block injections, anti-inflammatory injections, therapeutic joint and spine manipulation, acupuncture, massage therapy, and patient education.

A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.

Physical Pain Management Doctors in Houston, TX

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