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Dr. Albert Lam, MD

General Surgery* Age 77
Dr. Albert Lam, MD
3.5 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Albert Lam, MD is a General Surgeon in Torrance, CA.
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Dr. Albert Lam, MD

General Surgery* Age 77
Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
54 years of experience
Dr. Albert Lam, MD is a General Surgeon in Torrance, CA.

About

Dr. Lam graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Albert Lam, MD is a General Surgeon in Torrance, CA and has 54 years experience. Dr. Lam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. Dr. Lam has experience treating conditions like Lipomas among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lam received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Lam's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lam also speaks Cantonese. Dr. Lam is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lipomas
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lipomas
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lipomas
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Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Carcinoma in Situ
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Surgical Procedure
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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    Choice Plus POS
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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
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  • Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center-Torrance
    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 540-7676
  2. 2 Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Surgeons of the South Bay
    23451 Madison St Ste 300, Torrance, CA 90505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 373-6864
  3. 3 Torrance Memorial Medical Center
    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 373-6864

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3.5
Based on 13 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (3)

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Mar 15, 2020
Very good job on the surgery and quick recovery.
Katie McGuire — Mar 15, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1970
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital
    1971
Internship
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Albert Lam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lam's profile.

Dr. Albert Lam, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA