Biography


Dr. James Lai is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology. His professional interests include critical limb ischemia, TAVR, and medical education.

Prior to his medical training, Dr. Lai also completed a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In his spare time, he enjoys biking, traveling, and cooking.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology (2020)
  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation Heart Center (2015) OH
  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation Heart Center (2013) OH
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease (2013)
  • Residency: The Johns Hopkins Hospital (2009) MD
  • Internship: The Johns Hopkins Hospital (2007) MD
  • Medical Education: University of Oklahoma (2006) OK

Practice Locations


Alliance Medical Group in San Pablo San Pablo, CA
San Pablo, CA

100A San Pablo Towne Center

San Pablo , CA 94806

(510) 237-2802

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Patient Ratings

(182 Ratings)

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4.8/5

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4.9/5
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4.9/5
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4.8/5
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4.8/5
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4.9/5
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Patient Reviews

(140 reviews)

Excellent service
from check in through discussion with the Dr, I am very pleased
Very pleasant
Our doctor was good at explaining what he found(vey little) and how it applies to me.
Very efficient. dr Lai is the best!!
Pleasant and good communications
Absolutely perfect attention and service this visit. Credit to everyone there.
Dr. Lai sets the standard for clinicians. He’s great. Compassionate, read my medical history before our visit and followed up with me less than an hour after the test was complete.
Dr Lai has been my cardiologist for almost 8 years. I have found him to be excellent and am sorry that I have to move out of state and will no longer be one of his patients.
I was told exactly what I expected with a refreshingly cogent explanation of how things are.
Was in and out quickly didn't have to wait
I really like Dr. Lai, he has a very relaxed, but efficient manner, and he was a few minutes early to the call, which made it very convenient for me. I give him five stars I would recommend him to anybody.
Pleasant, communitve, and provided explsnation and options firvdiagnosis
I feel listen to. That's important to me. It builds trust. Especially in a new patient/doctor relationship Thank you.
Outstanding.
Dr. Li was straight-forward, clear in his explanations and open to questions.
concerned, thorough, knowledgeable
Very good Dr
Doctors Communication was great
Dr. Lai and his employees have excellent bedside manner.
I really like Dr Lai; the whole staff is very pleasant to deal with; the location is convenient.
Very kind and reassuring doctor.
excellent! clear, informative, many questions answered, no tress, on time
Short, complete, professional, and final! (I am moving). I have been well cared for by all that I met at Stanford heal care.
Staff friendly and Dr Lai is prompt
they all seem to be on "my team". felt good. Dr. Lai took over my care after a long time relationship Wirth DXr.D. Anderson. I felt I was never going to connect with another Dr like I did with Dr.Anderson. WRONG!
Dr Lai was very professional and attentive during the appointment
His a good doctor
Always have good experiences with the Doctors and supporting staff.
Dr. Lai is wonderful! He is very personable, responsive and he really listens to you and he works with you. I was his patient and so pleased with his care that I brought my mother in as his patient, and she is really happy with his care as well.
Dr. Lai and his team are personable and very efficient.
courteous, efficient and effective
Very nice
Excellent care and information
I have a problem, were I get nervous around doctors, hospitals and many things medically related. Dr. Lai has a bed side manner that makes me feel comfortable! He is a professional, very knowledgeable, truly cares about his patients and gives you the hard truth and tools to be successful and have a healthy heart.
The dr. Lai is very precise and I kno my future status now very clearly.
Dr. Lai is very knowledgeable and seems to care about the health and well-being of the patient.
Very knowledgeable and thorough
Dr. Lai very attentive and listens well. He’s friendly and easy to talk to.
Everyone in the office was kind and helpful
Great visit
Courteous staff, no wait time.
Dr Lai is great. Appointment was on time. Staff was very polite and efficient. Great experience.
He is knowledgeable and personable. I’m Glad to have him.
Dr Lai is great
no issues great service
I never think of Stanford Health Care's cardiology office in Oakland without gratitude. They not only saved my life; they listened to me and saved for me the life I wanted to continue living (not life at all costs)! I think so highly of Dr. Lai and Dr. Chu (my husband's cardiologist)! Older problems with getting prescriptions refilled and with making appointments appear to have been fully resolved. I do think very highly of this practice!
excellent care
Dr Lai is awesome
Dr Lai was very kind and knowledgeable.
Has overall plan, explains clearly, empathetic, on time
Dr. Lai was excellent. He was approachable and explained everything clearly. We came up with a mutually agreeble plan. Nicely done
Excellent
Great doctor (Dr Lai) and great staff
Dr. James Lai is a fantastic medical professional. Knowledgable and skillful he is also very friendly and engaging and goes out of his way to make the patient feel carted for and comfortable.
My doctor is top notch.
I have referred patients
I should be More selfish, but I would recommend any of the doctors on staff
True professional
Appreciated that Dr. Lai was prepared for the call and had reviewed my file.
Overall, a pleasant experience
Dr Lai has been effective, compassionate, and thorough as a provider. He enquires and follows and has a great disposition. I trust his direction and would recommend him to others if the opportunity presented itself.
Stanford doctors are the best
I would recommend Standford Health Care to all my family and friends
I immediately liked him
Answered all questions and I felt very good about and understood everything!!
It was pure luck of the draw that I was assigned to him at the hospital that fateful day, but I couldn't ask for a better doctor than Dr. Lai. He is clear, patient, concerned and kind.
Dr. James Lai is one of the finest things at Stanford Health - absolutely first rate. He has done wonders for me by keeping me healthy and active. He is extremely supportive, his instructions are clear and helpful. I find he encourages me to keep up the healthy routines that benefit my heart.
Dr Lai is always very pleasant and professional. Answers my questions until I am satisfied that I understand
couldn't be happier with Dr. Lai!!!!!!
No problems.
awesome staff thank u
Great in all regards, professional, very helpful, listens, too.
Dr. Lai did not make me feel rushed & has excellent communication skills.
Good.
The doctor said he was the expert. There was a chart on the wall in the exam room. As I asked questions about the different conditions of the pictures of heart he told me "Don't look at chart" well why is it there if he wants no one to look at and ask questions?
Dr Lai is great!! Never rushed, explains things well!
Great experience.
Could have spent a little more time explaining my condition and answering my questions thoroughly.
Fantastic!
Very good.
I appreciate Dr. Lai and I'm pleased with his attention to my medical needs. My only suggestion is allowing more time for clarification of prescription and purpose
Very good very careful, to see you were taken care of quick.
I had an echocardiogram, so I don't think the technician would be selectable...
Good
dr Lai is an excellent physician. I would not hesitate recommending him to others.
Terrific and professional cardiologist. Dr Lai answered my question about the blood pressure meds with patience and directness. Dr Lai carefully explained future treatment options. I left the office confident that I am receiving excellent care.
Dr. Lai was very friendly, down to earth.
I believe I have already addressed this, but again I am so pleased to have Dr. Lai as my cardiologist as he truly has my best interest at heart. He has explored various ways to treat my condition and provide me with the best care possible. If there is a way he is determined to find it....What a blessing!!!
fantastic doctor... Dr Lai... very attentive, listened carefully and answered questions thoroughly. His very engaging and friendly manner elicited a rare verbal response from my father-in-law, who rarely speaks!
very good
Excellent in all respects.
Routine f/u - still provider did not "assume" all was fine. Answered my questions.
Doctor Lai is the best he is a very caring person and listens to everything you have to say and explains everything to you.
very happy here
He treated me like a child. Although he had my records in front of him, he asked why I was there. Very unfriendly, not caring, dashing to leave. NEVER has a dr. been this rude.
It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Lai.
I have recommended this practice and, particularly, Dr. Lai, to 2 friends.
excellent
Dr. Lai was very, kind, attentive & found a way to personally relate to me. I am very glad to have found him.
Dr. Lai has a very friendly personality, engages his patient in conversation, explains issues while asking for questions and conveys through knowledge of his specialty.
My doctor was fabulous, very personable and knowledgeable. I was confident in the expertise he shared with me.
Clear professional, great job informed me about each step of the process.
Dr. Lai is awesome dr.
Doctor, very good, very nice.
Dr Kang is exceptional and calls when there are issues.
Dr. Lai makes you feel so relax. He's very friendly too.
Dr. Lai is a gem, as much as I appreciated Dr. Feldman before he retired 2 years ago, all my encounters with Dr. Lai have been enjoyable! I am grateful Dr. Lai was assigned to be my cardiologist!!
Best doctor ever - concerned about my issue - and LISTENED to me - FOLLOW-UP WAS EXCELLENT.
Good experience
Dr James Lai is one of the most (possibly the most, so far in my life) competent and caring physician that has treated me. I can't thank him enough!
Dr. Lai was great. First visit with him. He was helpful and respectful of my concerns about appropriate treatment.
James Lai, M.D. rocks.
good
Most questions don't apply to my visit. I was there by referral from my PCP for an Echo cariogram. It was performed efficiently and I was kept informed at all points during the process
Dr Lai and I went to the same college (Boomer Sooner) He is a great doctor who I trusted with my life. He is the one who performed my heart surgery and I trusted him wholeheartedly without ever meeting him.
it is hard to answer these questions because i did not see a doctor. I had an ultra sound done, so therefore the majority of these questions do not apply
Good experience
Excellent.
very good experience
Very professional and caring.
Listens and very reassuring.
I have absolutely no concerns!
Good experience
No bad experience. This office has very very good Dr and staff.
One of the best Doctors I have ever encountered
Dr. James Lai was informative, with good technical details about my situation without being alarming. He laid out a clear plan for further investigation, possible treatments, and the possible outcome. I think my BP went down by 30 points after meeting with him.
Conveyed a sense of personal concern as well as professional competence. Above and beyond.
The PA was helpful, friendly and efficient. Dr. Lai was great, as indicated by my answers above -- I would add an "excellent."
Dr. Lai (patiently) calmed me down at one of the worst times of my life.
Not great. #10. Laugh out loud.
Pleased with everything
Fabulous doctor - smart, efficient, kind, and great communicator.
Dr. Lai is great! Friendly, knowledgeable and was very thorough. I would happily recommend him.
Dr. Lai was very attentive, confidence in Spiving, and just all around made me feel that I was in "good hands"!
Concern Dr.Lai I would recommend him quite highly. I did not feel rushed and he explained everything to me.
I did my research and expected excellence. so far, I am completely satisfied! this provider was a 10!
the person I trust most at Cardiovascular Consultants
Erica made the experience very positive.
Dr. James Lai has a great bedside manner - made me feel very comfortable -

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