3.8
4 Ratings
Summary
Dr. James Forest-Lam is an internal medicine and emergency medicine physician who brings over four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his residency training at California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus in California. With 41 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Forest-Lam has developed extensive knowledge in managing both routine internal medicine cases and urgent emergency situations.
Dr. Forest-Lam is affiliated with VCU Community Memorial Hospital and provides care at locations in Hampton, Virginia. His clinical focus includes treating high blood pressure and managing hypertensive emergencies when blood pressure reaches dangerous levels. He also cares for patients with Alzheimer's disease and other complex medical conditions. Dr. Forest-Lam performs bedside swallow evaluations to assess patients' ability to eat and drink safely, and he incorporates physical therapy and strength …training into treatment plans to help patients maintain their mobility and overall health. Patients rate him 3.8 out of 5 stars on average.
Read More Read less Dr. Forest-Lam is affiliated with VCU Community Memorial Hospital and provides care at locations in Hampton, Virginia. His clinical focus includes treating high blood pressure and managing hypertensive emergencies when blood pressure reaches dangerous levels. He also cares for patients with Alzheimer's disease and other complex medical conditions. Dr. Forest-Lam performs bedside swallow evaluations to assess patients' ability to eat and drink safely, and he incorporates physical therapy and strength …training into treatment plans to help patients maintain their mobility and overall health. Patients rate him 3.8 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts
- 41 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Way Forest-Lam has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 41 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Hampton , VA | Fairfax , VA | Fairfax , VA | Fairfax , VA |
| Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School | Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine | Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Way Forest-Lam
Medical Specialties
Dr. James Way Forest-Lam has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Way Forest-Lam has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated in 1988
EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOLGraduated in 1985
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- Dr. James Forest-Lam is affiliated with VCU Community Memorial Hospital.
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- Dr. James Forest-Lam's office is located at 100 Emancipation Dr, Hampton, VA, 23667.
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