Dr. Jim Lai M.D.
Emergency Physician
4929 Van Nuys Blvd Sherman Oaks CA, 91403About
Dr. Jim Lai practices Emergency Medicine in Sherman Oaks, CA. Dr. Lai assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Lai examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1999
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