Albert Lai MD Male • United States of America

Albert Lai MD excels in the field of interventional pain management, blending sophisticated medical techniques with a compassionate approach to care. His dedication to improving the lives of those suffering from chronic pain has established him as a notable authority in southern California.

Albert’s upbringing in a culturally rich, middle-class, first-generation Chinese American family in Southern California profoundly influenced his values and career path. These roots inspired him to pursue higher education in medicine, beginning with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He then broadened his medical horizons at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies.

His residency at Tufts - New England Medical Center in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation marked a critical phase of his career, where Dr. Lai focused on non-pharmacological treatment methods for chronic pain. His innovative contributions during this period led to his selection as Chief Resident, a role in which he expanded his skills and influence in pain medicine.

Following his residency, Dr. Albert Lai moved into private practice, aligning with Desert Pain Specialists in Rancho Mirage and the Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine in Placentia. His work at these centers involved developing comprehensive, effective rehabilitation programs that have made a significant impact in the field of pain management. His particular focus on neuromusculoskeletal disorders and electrodiagnostics has marked him as an innovator.