James Lam, MD

Dr. James Lam practices cardiology at Ochsner Health. Dr. Lam earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and graduated summa cum laude. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he held a membership in the honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his internal medicine residency at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia followed by his cardiology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he was a fellow representative in his senior year.Dr. Lam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease, the Board of Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and National Board of Echocardiography. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is a member of the Louisiana State Medical Society. Dr. Lam has a personal interest in healthy aging and longevity.

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Medical Education

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Field of Study: MD

Thomas Jefferson Univ C Health

Residency

Lankenau Hospital
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

Mayo Graduate Schl. of Med.-Mayo Clinic
Field of Study: Cardiovascular Disease

Mayo Clinic
Field of Study: Cardiovascular

American Board of Internal Medicine

June 2023

I am extremely pleased with Dr. Lam and proud to have him as my cardiologist

Very pleased as always

I couldn't speak more highly of Dr. Lam. He is very sensitive to my needs and make me feel important and cared for.From start to finish was very comforting knowing I have a very knowledgeable Doctor!

May 2023

Professional, answered all my questions without hesitation, explained my condition and its care with absolute clarity!

Dr Lam and his staff are great to work with, and I have already recommended him to several of my friends.

April 2023

Love Dr. Lam

I always tell others about him,in fact my daughter said she will go to him if she need to.

March 2023

Dr Lamb showed concern for my wellbeing,he also explained everything to me about my check up and asked me if I had any questions before he went on to the next patient

My doctor took time to talk to me and listen to me and he offered suggestions for improving my health.

I have recommended Dr. Lam to my friends and family on several occasions

I consider Dr Lam and associates to be the best.

Very satisfied.

Dr. Lam at times focuses on his PC versus a discussion with me.

Doctor very thorough in going over my concerns

February 2023

Dr. Lam has been my cardiologist for many years. He is thorough, personable, and one of the finest physicians I have ever known. He is thoroughly versed in all aspects of medicine and truly cares for his patients. He also encourages communications between Doctor and patient. In short, he is the best.

I would recommend Dr Lam to anyone needing cardiac care he is simply the Best!

Perfect

Dr Lam is very enthusiastic about the care he is providing. He listens. He is great

January 2023

Dr Lam was excellent

I love seeing Dr Lamb he goes over everything my husband and I are very happy with him doing my heart issues

Dr Lam took time to explain the importance of each medicine that I take. He spoke to me about the importance of keeping my BP under control so that I can prevent stoke or heart damage. He read my labs & test and advice that I have a test to check on the aneurysm in my heart. He explained the importance of each of my meds. I appreciate Dr. Lam.

All good

February 2022

Dr. Lam is an outstanding, experienced, compassionate, and thorough physician. He and his staff are professional, friendly and do an great job listening to patient concerns, and making sure that those concerns are addressed. He has been my heart doctor for many years and I recommend him without reservations .

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Thank you for your kind words. Our staff's knowledge, compassion, and expertise are what make us a trusted healthcare provider. Have a great day!

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March 2022

Very nice office. Dr Lam was very efficient. Answering all my questions and made me feel comfortable.

Our Response:
Thank you for your review. We always aim to provide efficient and quality care for our patients. We wish you all the best!

June 2022

Very nice doctor very thorough very nice staff.

Our Response:
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that our team provided the quality service that we're known for. We wish you all the best!

July 2022

Dr. Lam is very thorough, kind and patient. My appointments with Dr Lam is always very good and I’m so thankful. Linda Bailey-Washington

Our Response:
Thank you for your feedback. We're always happy to hear that we've provided an exceptional experience for our patients. We wish you all the best!

I was very satisfied with my initial visit with Dr. Lam. He is very attentive and thorough. He covered lots of ground when it came to all of my medical concerns. He scheduled tests that I asked about as well as other tests he explained would give us answers to my symptoms.

Our Response:
It's so good to see that you had a positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you!

August 2022

I am very happy to have seen Dr. Lam he's very thermal and straight forward with his patients I don't believe I could have found a better doctor...Very Grateful

Our Response:
Thank you for telling us about our wonderful team! They work tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the best quality of care. They will love to hear about your kind words! We wish you all the best!

September 2022

Dr. Lam is a physician who focuses on the details and communicates with his patients in a direct yet pleasant way. I feel extremely comfortable around him and can ask questions with ease. All of his staff is great. Warm, outgoing and knew their individual jobs thoroughly. The office is big and bright with huge exam rooms. All the doors are very wide, which I like as I use a walker and have no difficulty maneuvering around. I rate this practice 5 stars ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ and plan to stay with Dr. Lam.

Dr. Lam is wonderful. Very thorough, honest, and straightforward.

He explained everything to me and what I need to do to correct it.

November 2022

Informative visit

Our Response:
It's good to hear about your positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you for choosing us!

December 2022

Dr Lam is a gem. Great people skills and very professional. So glad he's here!

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