Summary

Dr. Hon-Wai Lam is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who has been practicing medicine for 26 years. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, bringing extensive training to his dual specialty practice. Dr. Lam is fluent in Chinese, English, and Vietnamese, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred language.

Dr. Lam practices at locations in Alameda, California, including Alameda Centre Physicians and Alameda Hospital. He specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. His preventive care services include COVID-19 booster shots, flu vaccines, and pneumococcal vaccines. Patients have given Dr. Lam an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 26 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English, Vietnamese
  • University Of California Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Hon-Wai Lam has 2 locations

Alameda Centre Physicians

501 S Shore Ctr W Ste 103CAlameda, CA 94501
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SunClosed

Alameda Hospital

2070 Clinton AveAlameda, CA 94501

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3.7 
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26 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Chinese, English, Vietnamese Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Alameda , CAOakland , CALos Angeles , CAEncinitas , CA
Med School: University Of California Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Hon-Wai Lam

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • SutterSelect
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Hon-Wai Lam has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Hon-Wai Lam has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Dr. Hon-Wai Lam holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine and David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Lam's NPI number is 1467531327.

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Where is Dr. Hon-Wai Lam's office located?
Dr. Hon-Wai Lam's office is located at 501 S Shore Ctr W Ste 103C, Alameda, CA, 94501.

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