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Dr. Edward Lai, MD

Dr. Edward Lai, MD

Optometry*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Edward Lai, MD is an optometrist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Locations

Practice

Laser Vision Center1305 York Ave # 12 New York, NY 10021
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519

Practice

Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology1305 York Ave # 11 New York, NY 10021
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519
Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Lai is a patient favorite Optometrist

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  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Lai specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Lai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lai

4.3
15 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
80%
80%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
13%
13%
1 star
7%
7%

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Dr Lai review
Dr Lai performed cataract surgery on my eye with excellent resultsVery well organized in conjunction with his team
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
No results
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Alberto Miano – Oct 23, 2024
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professionalism, support and throughness
I had a subconjunctival hemorrhage (blood vessel broke in the eye) and didn't heal after more than a week. Therefore, I made an appointment to visit Dr. Lai. His staffs did many different procedures before Dr. Lai see me on the appointment. He detailed me the results he gathered and told me that my eye hemorrhage will be recovered within 1-2 weeks. He also also made a follow up appointment.I just finished my follow up appointment on 31Jul2024 and my eye was totally recovered based on his diagnosis. He also warned me the hemorrhage may re-occur. Based on my interaction with Dr. Lai, he is a very professional physician. He cares his patient from his heart. Because I am 69 year old, the routine test procedures from my visit to Dr. Lai indicated that I might have minor cataract. He actively extend his care via to make an appointment to visit his colleague. I feel very fortune to have Dr. Lai to take care my vision.
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
No results
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Jae-Hung Shieh – Aug 06, 2024
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Very professional and a good surgeon
Dr La was recommended by another eye surgeon. My cataract surgery turned out great and was done in a new lovely out-patient facility. He is very quiet but nice and very respectful. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 15, 2023
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Definitely would without hesitation.
My experience with Dr. Lai was excellent. He was most professional, very polite and explained everything in great detail. I only regret that I did not know him before my prior eye surgery where several things went wrong.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
May 21, 2023
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Accessible, Responsive, and Effective!
Dr. Lai has been my opthamologist for nearly ten years. I have remained his patient because I trust his expertise as a diagnostician and I enjoy his warm, friendly manner as well as his accessibility. I have had chronic issues concerning easily irritated and swollen lids and eyes and Dr. Lai is the first opthamologist who actually organized an effective treatment regimen for me! In addition to his strong points as a physician and diagnostician, Dr Lai is extremely accessible and responsive: If I call him and leave a message, he invariably calls me back within a few hours. When he prescribes medicine, by the time I take the subway home, the medication is available at my local pharmacy! Finally, I trust Dr. Lai as a first-rate physician and as a commendable and accessible human being! I thus recommend him very highly both as an excellent opthamologist and a warm, friendly, and accessible human being! Five stars all the way!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
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Perry Weiner – Feb 04, 2023
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Easy and pleasant to work with. Communication was easy and explanations were direct and specific. An overall pleasant experience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Michael Nuremberg – Apr 16, 2020
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I have always found Dr Lai to be very through. I have been seeing him for 3 years. He is excellent at explaining thinks. I have always found the staff to be be very efficient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 15, 2020
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Was more concerned about his reputation than my eye. Strung me along for over a month and, when his office did not send the required surgical info, I got the hint he did not want to do cataract surgery on my eye. He should have been up front about it!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
Helpful
May 12, 2018
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Excellent doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Howard in Forest Hills – Dec 15, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Your eye health is my top priority. My team and I strive to keep current on the latest techniques and standards so we can provide you with the best care and the most optimal results. I offer a variety of general ophthalmology, cornea, and refractive...read more

biography

Edward C. Lai, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist and an accomplished ocular surgeon. He is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College and serves as the Director of the Comprehensive Service and of Clinical...read more
  • Optometry

  • Cornea & External Diseases

  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • New York University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • George Washington University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2007
  • St. Vincents Hospital And Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2004
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Lai is a patient favorite Optometrist

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

      525 E 68th St
      New York, NY 10065
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards
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