Overview
Dr. James Lai grew up in Oklahoma after immigrating to the United States from Taiwan at the age of eight. He earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University and his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital in Dallas, followed by a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Children’s National Medical Center and George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lai, who is board certified in ophthalmology, has been in practice since 1992. Among the conditions he treats are conjunctivitis (pink eye), allergic conjunctivitis, and eye and retinal cancer. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Prior to moving to Houston in 1999, he served for two years as an assistant professor at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lai is married to a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist and is the father of two. His interests include golf, travel, photography and raising his two beautiful children.
Dr. Lai is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Strabismus, and Blepharitis.
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Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Amy Schefler’s clinical interests include retinoblastoma, uveal melanoma, benign and malignant eye tumors. In practice since 2004, she sees patients of all ages and speaks Spanish. Dr. Schefler earned her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She completed both a residency and fellowship at the University of Miami (Florida)’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital. She underwent additional training at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. The hallmark of Dr. Schefler’s practice philosophy is compassionate care grounded in scientific evidence. She offers cutting-edge knowledge and a high degree of availability for both routine appointments and emergencies. Her professional honors include the Society of Heed Fellows Fellow Award (2009), the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship Award (2009), the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Award (2008), Weill Medical College Honors in Research (2003), the Edward Norton Prize in Ophthalmology at Weill Medical College (2003), the Dean's Research Award at Weill Medical College (2003) and the ARVO/National Eye Institute Travel Fellowship Grant (2002). A resident of Houston, Dr. Schefler is married and the mother of two children. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, tennis and traveling. Dr. Schefler is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Vitrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Lai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Lai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Lai by calling their office at 713-668-6828. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Lai a top-rated expert for Allergic Conjunctivitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Lai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Allergic Conjunctivitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Lai specialize in?
While Dr. James Lai is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Strabismus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. James Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. James Lai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-668-6828 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- StrabismusDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
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- AmblyopiaDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AstigmatismDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- BlepharitisDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- ChalazionDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
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- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Anton SyndromeDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Anton Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy
- Bell's PalsyDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- BlepharophimosisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis.