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4 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Phillip H. Lam, MD, is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology physician at the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. As a cardiology and heart failure specialist, Dr. Lam treats patients with varying levels of heart failure. He treats less advanced cases by prescribing medication and other therapies intended to reverse or slow the progression of their disease. For more advanced cases, he specializes in the management of heart transplants and mechanical support, including temporary as well as more durable mechanical circulatory support devices.
Dr. Lam's specific research interests include risk prognosticators and medical therapies in patients with heart failure. He has published and contributed to papers in various high-impact journals, including the American Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the Journal of the American Medical Association Cardiology, the European Journal of Heart Failure, and …the International Journal of Cardiology.
Philosophy of Care
"I believe that patients with heart failure should be treated on a spectrum. Care should begin with diagnosis and continue throughout treatment, whether the outcome is recovery or the need for more advanced therapies. I treat patients at all points of the spectrum.I always try to be the patient's strongest advocate, and as such, I will always do my absolute best for an individual patient's care."
Office Locations
Phillip Hong Lam has 3 locationsQuick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Chinese, Vietnamese, English, Mandarin, Cantonese
- Brigham and Womens Hospital
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
Insurance Plans Accepted by Phillip Hong Lam
Medical Specialties
Phillip Hong Lam has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Phillip Hong Lam has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Phillip Hong Lam holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Virginia, District Of Columbia, and Maryland.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026, an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026, and an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Brigham and Womens Hospital in 2019 and MedStar Washington Hospital Center in 2018.
Residency
Completed their residency at Washington Hospital Center in 2015.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2011.
NPI Number
Phillip Hong Lam's NPI number is 1881984110.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Phillip Lam affiliated with?
- Phillip Lam is affiliated with New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai.
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- Does Phillip Lam accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Phillip Lam accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Phillip Lam accepting new patients?
- Phillip Lam is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Phillip Lam's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
- What languages does Phillip Lam speak?
- Phillip Lam speaks Chinese, Vietnamese, English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
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