Summary

Dr. James Lam is a cardiovascular disease specialist who brings nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Medical College and completed his residency and internship at Lankenau Hospital in 1982. Dr. Lam further advanced his training through a fellowship at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in 1985, where he refined his cardiovascular expertise. With 47 years of experience in medicine, he provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Lam practices at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center and serves patients in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. He treats various sleep-related breathing conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. His procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to assess heart function and overseeing cardiac rehabilitation programs that help patients recover and strengthen their cardiovascular health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lam highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mayo Graduate Schl. of Med.-Mayo Clinic
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. James B Lam

149 Drinkwater RdBay St Louis, MS 39520

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47 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic, Kurdish Speaks English Speaks English
Bay St Louis , MSWiggins , MSCovington , LABiloxi , MS
Med School: Thomas Jefferson University Medical College Med School: Sulaimani College Of Medicine Med School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James B Lam

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. James B Lam has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James B Lam has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Mayo Graduate Schl. of Med.-Mayo Clinic1985
Mayo Clinic1985

Residency

Lankenau Hospital1982

Internship

Lankenau Hospital1982

Medical School

Thomas Jefferson University Medical CollegeGraduated in 1979
JEFFERSON MEDICALPHILADELPHIAGraduated in 1979

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Dr. James Lam is affiliated with Ochsner Baptist Medical Center.
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