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James B. Lam, MD

Cardiology
Accepting New Patients
James B. Lam, MD
4.7 of 5 Stars
Based on 111 Patient Verified Ratings
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James B. Lam, MD

Cardiology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
149 Drinkwater Rd, 2nd Floor
Bay St Louis, MS 39520
4540 Shepherd Square
Diamondhead, MS 39525

Biography

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.

Education and Training

Medical School

Thomas Jefferson University Medical College
Field of Study: MD

Residency

Lankenau Hospital
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

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

Certifications

  • Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement (APCA) - Cardiology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiology
  • National Board of Echocardiography - Cardiology

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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

November 2024

Very thorough

November 2024

I have 7 specialists and Dr. Lam is the best in my opinion. He has solved problems I have struggled with for years. He listened to me and directed me in the right way to good.

November 2024

Very good.

November 2024

Dr Lam is the best - pure and simple

October 2024

Very very pleased

October 2024

We went over everything THREE TIMES!!!!

October 2024

Good

October 2024

VERY DETAILED DOCTOR! Will recommend to ANYONE!

September 2024

Dr. Lam was his usual likeable and genuinely-interested self. He always listens to and considers what I have to say and and makes appropriate suggestions regarding treatment. He is familiar with my file when he comes in the exam room and remembers who I am and my prior concerns.

September 2024

Overall positive experience!

September 2024

I have been recommending him to others.

August 2024

Dr Lam is a superstar and a big reason why I chose Oschner for my overall care. He provides great care, is data driven in his treatment plans based on current practice.

August 2024

Good

August 2024

Five stars across the board

July 2024

Dr Lam is so thorough

July 2024

Have already recommended Dr Lam to several people

July 2024

All in all very good

July 2024

Like Dr. Lam

July 2024

I go to Dr. Lam regularly because he is so thorough and I think he might catch anything my primary care physician might miss