Overview
Dr. James M. Lai is Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He received his Medical Degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Baltimore VA Medical Center. He completed Fellowship training in Geriatric Medicine and as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar, both at the Yale School of Medicine. Prior to his current position, he served in leadership roles as the Associate Director of Clinical Services for Geriatrics and Palliative Care at NYU Langone and as the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs for the Section of Geriatrics at the Yale School of Medicine.Dr. Lai's professional interests are focused on innovative program development in Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, designing Age-Friendly Health Systems, and improving clinical outcomes for a diverse and expanding population of older adults. With respect to research, Dr. Lai is co- developer of the ACED, a clinical capacity assessment tool, developed and validated for use in evaluating decision-making capacity for everyday decisions in patients with dementia; more recently, he has studied the role of geriatric care in the ED and AI/data driven models designed for the early detection of dementia in the clinical setting. Clinically, Dr. Lai practices geriatrics in both the inpatient and outpatient settings throughout the Columbia sphere, having extensive experience as a geriatrician, hospitalist, and primary care provider.
His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Dementia, Necrosis, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Lai is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.
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51 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James M. Lai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James M. Lai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James M. Lai by calling their office at 212-305-7340. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James M. Lai a top-rated expert for Ureteral Reconstruction?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James M. Lai is classified as an Experienced expert for Ureteral Reconstruction, 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 M. Lai specialize in?
While Dr. James M. Lai is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Ureteral Reconstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.
Does Dr. James M. Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. James M. Lai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-7340 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- DementiaDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- EndoscopyDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GastrostomyDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- NecrosisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- PneumoniaDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- SepsisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
- Ureteral ReconstructionDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Ureteral Reconstruction.