Summary

Dr. Albert Lam is a surgeon with 56 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College of Union University and completed his general surgery residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lam is certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Lam is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center San Pedro and practices at multiple Cedars-Sinai Surgery locations in El Segundo and Torrance, California. He specializes in treating conditions such as ventral hernias, hemorrhoids, and inguinal hernias. His expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures. Patients rate Dr. Lam 4.1 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 56 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Barnes Hospital General Surgery
  • 13 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Albert Y Lam has 3 locations

Cedars-Sinai Surgery - El Segundo

2110 E El Segundo Blvd Ste 110El Segundo, CA 90245
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

Cedars-Sinai Surgery - Torrance

3285 Skypark DrTorrance, CA 90505
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

Cedars-Sinai Surgery - Torrance

23451 Madison St Suites 300 And 340Torrance, CA 90505
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

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Albert Y Lam, MDDr. Mark Andrew Sharzer, MDDr. Makoto Nagoshi, MDDr. Sameh Ibrahim Nour, MD
SurgeryDiagnostic RadiologyAnesthesiologyAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients
4.1 
56 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English, Korean Speaks English Speaks English
El Segundo , CAHuntington Beach , CALos Angeles , CALos Angeles , CA
Med School: Albany Medical College of Union University Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: Okayama University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Albert Y Lam

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Premier Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SelectHealth
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Albert Y Lam has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Albert Y Lam has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Sleep Apnea (Sleep Apnea Syndromes)

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

Albert Y Lam is board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Barnes Hospital General Surgery, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Medical School

Graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 1970.

NPI Number

Albert Y Lam's NPI number is 1568572717.

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Where is Albert Lam's office located?
Albert Lam's office is located at 2110 E El Segundo Blvd Ste 110, El Segundo, CA, 90245.
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