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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lam, Trauma Surgeon in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. John Lam, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Lam is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office.
What languages does Dr. Lam speak?
Dr. Lam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Lam treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Lam diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lam. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Lam perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. John Lam may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lam's office.
Does Dr. Lam accept my insurance?
Dr. Lam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Lam in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lam's office located?
What is Dr. Lam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174759955.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lam
What is Dr. John Lam's specialty?
Dr. Lam is a Trauma Surgeon near Tacoma, WA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Lam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Lam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Trauma Surgeon?
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Is John Lam accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. John Lam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Lam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Lam?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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