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Dr. David Lam, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Dr. David Lam, MD
4.7 (34 Ratings)

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Dr. David Lam, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Pasadena, TX.
Dr. David Lam, MD
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Dr. David Lam, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Pasadena, TX
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Lam, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Pasadena, TX.

About

Dr. David Lam, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Pasadena, TX and has 38 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1986 and completed a residency at Flushing Hospital.They currently practice at General Surgeons of Pasadena and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast. Dr. Lam has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lam received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 34 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lam also speaks Vietnamese. Dr. Lam is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Obesity
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Obesity
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Rib Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Diseases
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Toxic Megacolon
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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  • Medicare
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  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 General Surgeons of Pasadena
    3801 Vista Rd Ste 450, Pasadena, TX 77504

Patient Satisfaction

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4.7
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Mar 31, 2021
Skilled, knowledgeable, excellent communicator. Our ideal of a general surgeon.
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. David Lam, MD is a general surgery specialist in Pasadena, TX and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1986. He specializes in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Flushing Hospital
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St. John's Hospital
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Lam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lam's profile.

Dr. Lam frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Obesity. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Lam, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast.

Yes, Dr. David Lam, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

    4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX