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Summary
Dr. George Lum specializes in pulmonology and critical care medicine, bringing 38 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, where he developed his expertise in treating complex lung and breathing disorders that require both outpatient care and intensive hospital management.
Dr. Lum practices at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center in Walnut Creek, California. His clinical focus includes treating patients with pulmonary nodules, chronic lung disease, and respiratory failure. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung capacity and breathing patterns. Additionally, he conducts asthma challenge tests to help diagnose and manage breathing difficulties in his patients.
Dr. Lum practices at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center in Walnut Creek, California. His clinical focus includes treating patients with pulmonary nodules, chronic lung disease, and respiratory failure. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung capacity and breathing patterns. Additionally, he conducts asthma challenge tests to help diagnose and manage breathing difficulties in his patients.
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Quick Facts
- 38 years of experience
- 20 insurance plans accepted
- George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center
1425 S Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596 Tel: (925) 295-4000
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| Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 38 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Walnut Creek , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA | San Jose , CA |
| Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | Med School: Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg Medizinische Fakultaet | Med School: TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. George Hon Lum has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. George Hon Lum has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
Dr. George Hon Lum holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1988.
NPI Number
Dr. Lum's NPI number is 1629156799.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. George Lum affiliated with?
- Dr. George Lum is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. George Lum's office located?
- Dr. George Lum's office is located at 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596.
- Does Dr. George Lum accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. George Lum has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. George Lum accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. George Lum accepting new patients?
- Dr. George Lum has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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