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Dr. Albert Lai, MD

Pain Medicine*
3.4 (58)
Map Pin Small Placentia, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Albert Lai, MD

Dr. Albert Lai, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Placentia, CA. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. They graduated from St George's University School of Med and is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. Dr. Lai, completed a residency at Tufts New England Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lai an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Lai works at Centers Of Rehabilitation And Pain Medicine in Placentia, CA with other offices in Rancho Mirage, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Back Pain and Low Back Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lai's Office Locations

  1. 1
    National Diagnostics Inc.
    1041 E Yorba Linda Blvd Ste 210, Placentia, CA 92870 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 223-7000
  2. 2
    Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine - Placentia
    1041 E Yorba Linda Blvd Ste 210, Placentia, CA 92870 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 909-0136
  3. 3
    Desert Pain & Rehabilitation Associates
    72780 Country Club Dr Ste C300, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 341-5550

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  • Eisenhower Medical Center

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    About Dr. Albert Lai, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pain Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1154385961
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Tufts New England Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Texas Med Branch Galveston
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • St George's University School of Med
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California, Irvine
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Albert Lai, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lai is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Lai has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lai has seen patients for Back Pain and Low Back Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lai on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Lai speaks Chinese and Spanish.

    58 patients have reviewed Dr. Lai. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lai.

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