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Summary
Walter Y. Lam, MD, specializes in nephrology at Ochsner Health. They provide comprehensive care for kidney conditions, including acid-base disturbance, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hematuria, kidney stones, nephrotic syndrome, resistant hypertension, among others. They offer treatment options for these conditions like dialysis, immunosuppression, catheter and stent placements and robotic partial nephrectomy.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 8 years of experience
- 10 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Nephrology | Nephrology | Nephrology | Nephrology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 8 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Russian | ||
| Gretna , LA | New Orleans , LA | New Orleans , LA | Kenner , LA |
| Med School: University of Queensland | Med School: First Tashkent State Medical Institute | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter Yuk-Wo Lam
Medical Specialties
Dr. Walter Yuk-Wo Lam has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Walter Yuk-Wo Lam has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
8 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office2024
Residency
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office2022
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office2021
Medical School
University of QueenslandGraduated in 2018
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- Where is Dr. Walter Lam's office located?
- Dr. Walter Lam's office is located at 120 Ochsner Blvd, Gretna, LA, 70056.
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