
Overview
James Lai is an Addiction Medicine specialist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years.
Dr. Lai is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis.
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- HMO
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- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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Dr. Jamal “Jamie” Hasoon earned an undergraduate degree in medical humanities at Baylor University in Waco and his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He then completed a fellowship in interventional pain management in Boston at Harvard Medical School-Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he was named Outstanding Pain Fellow of the Year. Dr. Hasoon, who has been in practice since 2015, is board certified in both anesthesiology and pain management. His special clinical interests are minimally invasive therapies for spinal stenosis, compression fractures, peripheral nerve stimulation and spinal cord stimulation. His practice philosophy centers on a personalized and multidisciplinary approach to pain management that reduces his patients’ level of pain while improving their quality of life. Patients describe him as a professional and caring physician who listens, doesn’t rush them through appointments and explains conditions and answers questions in understandable terms. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Hasoon has published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals on topics, including migraine headaches, pelvic pain, low back pain, peripheral nerve stimulation and spinal cord stimulation therapy. He is director of the pain fellowship program at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Hasoon is a member of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, North American Neuromodulation Society, American Society of Anesthesiology and Texas Society of Anesthesiology. Away from his practice, Dr. Hasoon enjoys watching college sports, movies, video games, smoking BBQ and traveling. Dr. Hasoon is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Acute Pain, Vertebroplasty, and Nerve Decompression.
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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 713-467-6200. 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 Opioid Use Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Lai is classified as an Advanced expert for Opioid Use Disorder, 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 Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Opioid Use Disorder, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
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 713-467-6200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Chronic PainDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Opioid Use DisorderDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Opioid Use Disorder.
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- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
