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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
55 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 55 years experience. Dr. Lam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. 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
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Anorectal Fistula
Breast Lump
Ileus
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Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Wound Repair
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Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
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Esophageal Diseases
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Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
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Incisional Hernia
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
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
Toxic Megacolon
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anorectal Myomectomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
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
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
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Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Kidney Lesion Marsupialization
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
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
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)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vagotomy
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Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Torrance Memorial Medical Center
    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 373-6864
  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

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Based on 13 Reviews
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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
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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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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.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA