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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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| Nephrology | Nephrology | Nephrology | Internal Medicine |
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| Med School: University of Queensland | Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine | Med School: Jordan University Of Science And Technology Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter Yuk-Wo Lam
Medical Specialties
Dr. Walter Yuk-Wo Lam has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Walter Yuk-Wo Lam has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
8 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office2024
Residency
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office2022
Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office2021
Medical School
University of QueenslandGraduated in 2018
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