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Dr. Leonard Soon hau Lai M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Leonard Soon hau Lai M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

1153 Centre St Jamaica Plain MA, 02130
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Dr. Leonard Lai is a psychiatrist practicing in Jamaica Plain, MA. Dr. Lai is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Lai diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Lai may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Lai treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Duke-National University of Singapore Graduate Medical School 1982

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Dr. Leonard Soon hau Lai M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1153 Centre St

1153 Centre St -
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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New patients: 608-782-7300, 617-983-7921
Fax: 608-791-6334

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