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Dr. Ka Tam, MD

Family Medicine* Age 55
Dr. Ka Tam, MD
2.9 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Ka Tam, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Foster City, CA.
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Dr. Ka Tam, MD

Family Medicine* Age 55
Foster City, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ka Tam, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Foster City, CA.

About

Dr. Tam graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Ka Tam, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Foster City, CA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Tam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. At present, Dr. Tam received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Tam's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tam also speaks Cantonese, French and Mandarin. Dr. Tam is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Joint Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Common Cold
Foot Infection
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Pharyngitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Acute Laryngitis
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Acute Pharyngitis
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Foot Sprain
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Hair Loss
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Hypogonadism
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Itchy Skin
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Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
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Lipid Disorders
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
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Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Otitis Media
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Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
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Strep Throat
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
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Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
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Chlamydia Infection Screening
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Dementia Evaluation
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Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
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Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
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Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
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Home Sleep Study
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Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
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Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • Tricare
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  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Foster City Medical Center
    1241 E Hillsdale Blvd Ste 270, Foster City, CA 94404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 918-5080
  2. 2 Daly City Podiatry Group
    1800 Sullivan Ave Rm 106, Daly City, CA 94015
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tam
2.9
Based on 8 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Jan 31, 2018
Excellent doctor, Dr Tam listens and is very polite and I didn't feel rushed to discuss my medical problem. Highly recommended.
— Jan 31, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Cantonese
French
Mandarin
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Of Toronto (Univ. Health Network)
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ka Tam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tam's profile.

Dr. Ka Tam, MD is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ka Tam, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA