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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yam, Medical Oncologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Clinton Yam, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Yam graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Pennsylvania Health System Program. Dr. Yam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yam’s office at (713) 792-6161.
Where did Dr. Yam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yam speak?
Dr. Yam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Yam typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Yam 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. Yam. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Yam typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Clinton Yam may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Yam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yam accept my insurance?
Dr. Yam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 792-6161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yam accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Yam in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Yam's office located?
What is Dr. Yam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730526997.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yam
What is Dr. Clinton Yam's specialty?
Dr. Yam is a Medical Oncologist near Houston, TX.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Clinton Yam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yam is affiliated with The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Clinton Yam accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Clinton Yam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clinton Yam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yam's office at (713) 792-6161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clinton Yam?
Please contact Dr. Yam's office at (713) 792-6161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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