Dr. Summer R. Lam, MD | Portland, OR | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Summer Lam is an Internal Medicine and Family Medicine physician who earned her medical degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She completed her residency training at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, building a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care. With 21 years of clinical experience, Dr. Lam has developed expertise in treating patients across all age groups and managing both acute and chronic health conditions. She provides care in English to ensure clear communication with her patients.

Dr. Lam practices in Portland, Oregon, where she focuses on treating joint pain, pregnancy-related back pain, and back pain in children and teenagers. Her approach to care includes physical therapy guidance, strength training recommendations, and manual therapy techniques to help patients achieve optimal health outcomes. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.2, reflecting their confidence in her compassionate and thorough approach to medical care.

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accepting new patients
4.2

13 Ratings
21 years of experience
29 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
8 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 office location
Female

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Dr. Summer Lam is an excellent and caring physician. She is an incredible listener, very thorough, and puts people at ease with her calm and reassuring manner. She explains things very well and is a wonderful doctor.

May 12th, 2022

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Dr. Lam is a genuine human being who actually listens to and cares about her patients. My family hasn't had a doctor in her league since the other great doctor we had left for Colorado many years back. Dr. Lam won't be with our provider anymore, and is moving on to hopefully happier circumstances for her professionally and personally (more time to spend one-on-one with patients and more time with family) so I can't blame her for going, but I am absolutely crushed otherwise. Whoever gets Summer Lam for their next doctor better appreciate her, because we certainly do and would have her back anytime!

November 25th, 2019

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Didn't like poor bed side manners

September 7th, 2013

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Looking for a doctor you can feel comfortable talking with and being truthful? Dr. Lam is a rare find!

October 11th, 2011

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Dr. Lam is a care provider that I trust. She is attentive and thorough, very present. She listens to what I have to say, and her responses to my questions are clear and direct. I appreciate her caring and clarity of treatment a great deal.

June 15th, 2011

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Dr. Lam is an excellent doctor. She is a keen listener and is good at distilling medical concepts into words that I can easily understand. This is important to me because I like to know why I am given a certain treatment. I feel comfortable that Dr. Lam will provide me with the best medical care available.

June 12th, 2011

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Dr Lam was the best Dr I have ever had. She did something foreign to all other Physicians I have encountered. She LISTENED and wanted to know about my basic lifestyle etc. Very warm, very knowledgeble,very thorough. The epitome of what Physicians should imitate! Great Dr. very organized clinic/staff.

January 8th, 2010

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Dr Lam is very kind. She is sweet mannered and really seems to care about her patients. She takes her time with each patient and really gets to know who they are. I enjoyed the amount of time she spent with me in the exam room. I also like how easy it was to get an appointment.

July 17th, 2009

Dr. Summer Ray Lam, MD

Portland, OR 97225

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

SunClosed


Dr. Summer Ray Lam, MD	Dr. Muhammad Reza Zakaria	Dr. Lisa Persaud, MD	Dr. Aiza Akbar, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (13 Ratings)	4.7 (3 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
21 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, Russian, English		Speaks English
Portland , OR	Brooklyn , NY	Hicksville , NY	Glen Ridge , NJ
Med School: John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu	Med School: Dhaka Medical College And Hospital	Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine	Med School: King Edward Medical University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

Medical School

John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu

University Of Hawaii At ManoaGraduated in 2005

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