Summary

Sandi Lam, MD, is a fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeon specializing in the care of patients of all ages with pediatric or congenital problems. Her clinical expertise includes the full spectrum of pediatric neurosurgical disorders. Her specific interests include epilepsy surgery, brain and spinal tumors, neurovascular anomalies, endoscopic neurosurgery, and congenital anomalies of the central nervous system, including spina bifida and tethered cord syndrome. Dr. Lam also has a specific clinical and research interest in syringomyelia and Chiari malformation, having received research funding in this area.

Quick Facts

  • 4.9
  • 24 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Sandi Karen Lam has 2 locations

Ann And Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital

225 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611

The University Of Chicago Medicine

5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637

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Dr. Sandi Karen Lam, MDDr. Vikram Clifford Prabhu, MDDr. Manali BaruaDr. Roberta Pearl Glick, MD
Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
4.6 
3.3 
24 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Chicago , ILMaywood , ILChicago , ILChicago , IL
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sandi Karen Lam

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sandi Karen Lam has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sandi Karen Lam has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Sandi Lam accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Sandi Lam has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Sandi Lam speak?
Dr. Sandi Lam speaks Spanish and English.
Does Dr. Sandi Lam accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Sandi Lam accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Sandi Lam's office located?
Dr. Sandi Lam's office is located at 225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sandi Lam affiliated with?
Dr. Sandi Lam is affiliated with Texas Childrens Hospital.

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