Dr. Eugene Lam, MD | La Quinta, CA | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Eugene Lam is a gastroenterologist with 27 years of experience treating digestive system disorders. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency in internal medicine at Boston Medical Center, followed by a gastroenterology fellowship at UCLA Medical Center/UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Lam holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Lam practices at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and sees patients at Desert Care Network Primary & Specialty Care in La Quinta, California. He specializes in treating colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and GERD (acid reflux). His expertise includes performing colonoscopy procedures, lower GI endoscopy, and pathology tests to diagnose digestive conditions. Patients rate Dr. Lam 4.6 out of 5 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.6

18 Ratings
27 years of experience
49 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Gastroenterology; Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine
7 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Flexible scheduling

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I've seen 2 other proctologists prior to my visit with Dr Lam. He is GREAT! He is friendly, knowledgeable, polite, listened, and explained what I would be going through in my upcoming procedure. He was told that I had bad experiences before and was very fast at getting me an appt . Sadly I have to wait due to an already planned carpal tunnel surgery, but look forward to having my procedure done by Dr Lam. I'm confident that he will do a good job.

February 27th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Lam answered every doubt and question I had without even asking. He was very thorough with explaining the situation in a way I could understand! I appreciate the time he took to answer my questions and being very respectful!

August 30th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Buenos

August 16th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Good

June 28th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Lam was the reason that my cancer was caught early enough to be treated. He recognized there was a problem and recommended that I see another specialist. After I saw the other doctor who did not think there was a problem, Dr. Lam followed up again and suggested that I see someone else. The next Doctor took a biopsy that day and it came back positive. If Dr Lam had not continued to follow up with me, I am not sure that I would have gotten treatment in time. I could not recommend him more highly.

July 3rd, 2013

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Dr. Lam is simply the best.

January 20th, 2011

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A caring, wonderful doctor I would recommend to others.

May 23rd, 2009

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Desert Care Network Primary & Specialty Care, Multi-Specialty - La Quinta

47647 Caleo Bay Dr Ste 210La Quinta, CA 92253

Tel: (760) 771-1000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Dr. Eugene Lam, MD	Jan Seiler, APRN	Rachel Oliver, APRN	Chimdi Mfebe, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
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27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
La Quinta , CA	Montgomery , AL	SACRAMENTO , CA	Little Rock , AR
Med School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University	Med School: Georgia State University	Med School: University of South Alabama	Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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Gastroenterology

Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Gastroenterology; Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 1999

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What languages does Dr. Eugene Lam speak?: Dr. Eugene Lam speaks English.
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