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Dr. Tuan Lam, MD

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Dr. Tuan Lam, MD
4.8 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Tuan Lam, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
Fountain Valley, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tuan Lam, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA.
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About

Dr. Lam graduated from University of California Medical Center, San Francisco in 2005 and completed a residency at Medical College of Virginia Hospitals|UC San Francisco.Dr. Tuan Lam, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Lam currently practices at MemorialCare Medical Group - Fountain Valley and are affiliated with MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach. At present, Dr. Lam received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Lam's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lam also speaks Cantonese, Cantonese, Chinese and Vietnamese. Dr. Lam is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 MemorialCare Medical Group - Fountain Valley
    18035 Brookhurst St Ste 1300, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Maze Procedure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Pleural Effusion
Maze Procedure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Pleural Effusion
Maze Procedure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Pleural Effusion
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Breathing Disorders
Cancer
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Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Respiratory Diseases
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Disorders
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bronchoscopy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophageal Surgery
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valve Replacement
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Resection
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mediastinoscopy
Mini-Maze Procedure
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Myocardial Revascularization
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Procedures
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Thoracic Sympathectomy for Sweaty Palms
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Surgery
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transmycardial Laser Revascularization
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Dec 01, 2024
Dr. Lam took quite some time to explain the procedure and answer many questions. To him the procedure is routine and he was able to communicate that confidence.
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Tuan Lam, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California Medical Center, San Francisco in 2005. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Cantonese
Chinese
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of California Medical Center, San Francisco
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical College of Virginia|Stanford University School of Medicine
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical College of Virginia Hospitals|UC San Francisco
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tuan Lam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lam's profile.

Dr. Tuan Lam, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach.

Yes, Dr. Tuan Lam, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Lam has over 19 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

    18111 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA

  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

  • MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach

    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

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