Summary

Dr. Michael Lam is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 32 years to helping patients preserve and restore their vision. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Texas Health System. His extensive experience spans more than three decades of treating complex eye conditions. Dr. Lam is fluent in Spanish, Vietnamese, and English, allowing him to care for patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Lam practices at multiple Houston Retina Associates locations throughout Houston, Texas, and maintains hospital privileges at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital. He specializes in treating diabetic retinopathy and diabetic eye disease, helping patients manage vision complications from diabetes. His expertise also includes caring for patients with retinal detachment, a serious condition requiring prompt treatment. Dr. Lam performs comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye health. Patients rate his care an average of 4.7 out of 5, reflecting their trust in his expertise and approach to treatment.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 32 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English
  • University Of Texas Health System
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Kai Jia Lam has 7 locations

Houston Retina Associates Pa

7789 Southwest Fwy Ste 530Houston, TX 77074
Mon9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Houston Retina Associates Pa

561 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE EWEBSTER, TX 77598
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Houston Retina Associates Pa

23920 KATY FWY STE 575KATY, TX 77494
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Houston Retina Associates Pa

17510 W GRAND PKWY S STE 470SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Houston Retina Associates Pa

20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR STE 206HOUSTON, TX 77070
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Houston Retina Associates Pa

18980 W MEMORIAL DR STE 410HUMBLE, TX 77338
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Houston Retina Associates Pa

9225 KATY FWY STE 104HOUSTON, TX 77024
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Michael Kai Jia Lam, MDDr. Sandip Suresh, MDDr. Audrey E Ahuero, MDDr. Humair Khan, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.9 
32 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Houston , TXWebster , TXHouston , TXWebster , TX
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: University of Minnesota Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School Med School: Baylor College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Kai Jia Lam

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CalOptima
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Friday Health Plans
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha - HMO
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Premier Health Plan
  • Priority Health
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • Sana
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Kai Jia Lam has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Kai Jia Lam has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Texas Health System

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolGraduated in 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Lam affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Lam is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital.
Does Dr. Michael Lam accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. Michael Lam accepting new patients?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Lam?
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Where is Dr. Michael Lam's office located?
Dr. Michael Lam's office is located at 7789 Southwest Fwy Ste 530, Houston, TX, 77074.

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