Summary

Dr. John Lam is a surgeon with 19 years of experience providing specialized surgical care. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and has developed expertise in treating complex conditions including closed head injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Lam also manages cases involving cancer recurrence, bringing nearly two decades of surgical experience to patient care. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Lam practices at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and maintains affiliations with Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. His practice focuses on emergency and trauma care, where he performs diagnostic procedures such as CT scans and chest X-rays. He also utilizes chest fluoroscopy to guide treatment decisions for his patients.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 19 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Emergency and Trauma Care in Tacoma: St. Joseph Medical Center

1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405
Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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SurgerySurgeryThoracic SurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
19 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Tacoma , WAPuyallup , WATacoma , WAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John Lam

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Medical Specialties

John Lam has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

John Lam has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

John Lam holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 2007.

NPI Number

John Lam's NPI number is 1174759955.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Lam's office located?
John Lam's office is located at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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Which hospitals is John Lam affiliated with?
John Lam is affiliated with Multicare Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital and Multicare Tacoma General Hospital.
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