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Dr. James Lam, MD

Cardiology* Age 72
Dr. James Lam, MD
2.9 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. James Lam, MD is a Cardiologist in Diamondhead, MS.
Dr. James Lam, MD
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Dr. James Lam, MD

Cardiology* Age 72
Diamondhead, MS
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Lam, MD is a Cardiologist in Diamondhead, MS.

About

Dr. Lam graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1979 and completed a residency at Cardiology Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN; Internal Medicine Residency at Lankenau Hospital, Philadephia, PA.Dr. James Lam, MD is a Cardiologist in Diamondhead, MS and has 45 years experience. Dr. Lam currently practices at Diamondhead Cardiology Clinic and are affiliated with Ochsner Health Center-Hancock, Ochsner Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Slidell Memorial Hospital East. Dr. Lam has experience treating conditions like Atherosclerosis of Aorta, Sinus Bradycardia and Chest Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lam received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Lam's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lam also speaks Cantonese. Dr. Lam is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Sinus Bradycardia
Chest Pain
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Sinus Bradycardia
Chest Pain
Hypertension
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Vitamin D Deficiency
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Idiopathic Hypotension
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Venous Compression
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Medicaid
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • United Healthcare
  • Employers Health Network
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • Prime Health Services
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Gilsbar 360
  • American Lifecare
  • Cigna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Sterling
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    5435 Gex Rd, Diamondhead, MS 39525
  2. 2 Office
    202 Drinkwater Rd, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  3. 3 Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock
    149 Drinkwater Rd, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  4. 4 Office
    4540 Shepherd Sq # A, Diamondhead, MS 39525
  5. 5 Office
    4540 Shepherd Sq # A, Diamondhead, MS 39525
  6. 6 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  7. 7 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  8. 8 Office
    1850 Gause Blvd E Ste 202, Slidell, LA 70461

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lam
2.9
Based on 13 Reviews
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Jun 26, 2019
As a nurse, I worked with Dr. Lam for several years. He is an excellent cardiologist and a wonderful teacher. I would definitely recommend him, and I do, often!
NolaCardiacNurse in Bogalusa, LA — Jun 26, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Lankenau Hospital|Main Line Hospital - Lankenau
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cardiology Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN; Internal Medicine Residency at Lankenau Hospital, Philadephia, PA
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic Rochester
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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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. James Lam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lam's profile.

Dr. Lam frequently treats the following conditions: Atherosclerosis of Aorta, Sinus Bradycardia and Chest Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Lam, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Health Center-Hancock, Ochsner Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Slidell Memorial Hospital East.

Yes, Dr. James Lam, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Health Center-Hancock

    149 Drinkwater Rd, Bay Saint Louis, MS

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital East

    100 Medical Center Dr, Slidell, LA