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Summary
Walter Y. Lam, MD, specializes in nephrology at Ochsner Health. They provide comprehensive care for kidney conditions, including acid-base disturbance, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hematuria, kidney stones, nephrotic syndrome, resistant hypertension, among others. They offer treatment options for these conditions like dialysis, immunosuppression, catheter and stent placements and robotic partial nephrectomy.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 8 years of experience
- 10 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, French | ||
| Gretna , LA | New Orleans , LA | NEW ORLEANS , LA | New Orleans , LA |
| Med School: University of Queensland | Med School: University Of Jordan Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Fiu Herbert Wertheim College Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Walter Yuk-Wo Lam
Medical Specialties
Walter Yuk-Wo Lam has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Walter Yuk-Wo Lam has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
8 Years Experience
Walter Yuk-Wo Lam holds an active medical license in the state of Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Louisiana that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office in 2024.
Residency
Completed their residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office in 2022 and Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office in 2021.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Queensland in 2018.
NPI Number
Walter Yuk-Wo Lam's NPI number is 1629631643.
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