Overview
Stephen Lai is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lai is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 247 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1445, Houston, TX 77030
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen Lai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Lai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen Lai by calling their office at 713-792-6525. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen Lai a top-rated expert for Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen Lai is classified as an Elite expert for Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, 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. Stephen Lai specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen Lai is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Laryngeal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Stephen Lai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Lai has published 246 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen Lai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen Lai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-792-6525 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
- Elite
- Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Lai isElite. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Throat CancerDr. Lai isElite. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- GastrostomyDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Lai isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Dry MouthDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Human Papillomavirus Infection
- Lacrimal Gland TumorDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Lacrimal Gland Tumor.
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Lai isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- Experienced
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Ear CancerDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Lai isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.