Gary Lai, D.O., was inspired to become a doctor as a child through his own medical condition. “Suffering from asthma as a child, I landed in the emergency room and would observe what the physicians did to help me,” he said.
With nearly 20 years of experience, Dr. Lai serves as the chief of emergency medicine at Broward Health Coral Springs.
“What lured me into the profession was the wide medical knowledge and advanced procedural skills that are necessary to perform at a high level,” Dr. Lai said.
Dr. Lai was on the frontlines during COVID-19 and played a pivotal role in treating patients.
“I enjoy being at the bedside, helping patients feel safe and comfortable, and ensuring they get prompt appropriate care,” Dr. Lai said.
Dr. Lai earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Davie. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
