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Dr. James Lai, MD

Dr. James Lai, MD

Cardiology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. James Lai, MD is a cardiologist in Oakland, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lai has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, Heart Conditions, and Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stanford Hospital and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 1 review 5 Star Rating (1 review)

Practice

365 Hawthorne Ave Ste 201 Oakland, CA 94609
Telehealth available

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lai is affiliated with Stanford Hospital Stanford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Lai specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Lai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lai

5.0

1 rating, 1 with written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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About Me

care philosophy

James Lai, MD, is one of over 300 Stanford Medicine-affiliated providers located throughout the Bay Area. He is board certified in Cardiology.
  • Cardiology

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  • University Of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
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Locations

Practice

Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group Inc.365 Hawthorne Ave Ste 201 Oakland, CA 94609
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Practice

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Summit Campus350 Hawthorne Ave Oakland, CA 94609
2

Practice

Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group Inc.20126 Stanton Ave Ste 100 Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Practice

Stanford Health Care5800 Hollis St Emeryville, CA 94608
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Stanford, CA 94305
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

    350 Hawthorne Ave
    Oakland, CA 94609
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave
    Berkeley, CA 94705
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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