James Lam, MD

Dr. James Lam practices cardiology at Ochsner Health. Dr. Lam earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and graduated summa cum laude. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he held a membership in the honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his internal medicine residency at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia followed by his cardiology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he was a fellow representative in his senior year.Dr. Lam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease, the Board of Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and National Board of Echocardiography. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is a member of the Louisiana State Medical Society. Dr. Lam has a personal interest in healthy aging and longevity.

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Medical Education

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Field of Study: MD

Thomas Jefferson Univ C Health

Residency

Lankenau Hospital
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

Mayo Graduate Schl. of Med.-Mayo Clinic
Field of Study: Cardiovascular Disease

Mayo Clinic
Field of Study: Cardiovascular

American Board of Internal Medicine

September 2023

Dr. Lam gets the highest of ratings.

Very good experience

My hubby was already a patient of Dr. Lam and recommended him highly. I did as well.

Dr Lam is the best

Dr Lamb is a very good Dr. He covers all the issues in detail.

Dr. Lam was personal and efficient. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a cardiologist.

Dr Lam is the best.

August 2023

Dr. Lam is very good at explaining what I'm sure are very detailed and complicated nuances in my care.

July 2023

I really appreciate an excellent heart doctor like Dr Lam who takes the time to understand a new patient and their history with medical heart issues. We discussed down the road treatment possibilities that I had read about and tests that I had, etc, very thorough and knowledgeable.

June 2023

I am extremely pleased with Dr. Lam and proud to have him as my cardiologist

Very pleased as always

I couldn't speak more highly of Dr. Lam. He is very sensitive to my needs and make me feel important and cared for.From start to finish was very comforting knowing I have a very knowledgeable Doctor!

May 2023

Professional, answered all my questions without hesitation, explained my condition and its care with absolute clarity!

Dr Lam and his staff are great to work with, and I have already recommended him to several of my friends.

April 2023

Love Dr. Lam

April 2024

Very thorough, interacts well with patient. Very kind. I would recommend Dr Lam.

Our Response:
Thank you for telling us about our wonderful team! They work tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the best quality of care. They will love to hear about your kind words! We wish you all the best! This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

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I really like Dr Lam due to his attention to details. He spent time to update my info in My Ocshner. He addressed my concerns by ordering bloodwork, urine sample & test to determine several issues I have.

Our Response:
We're all about great people and exceptional service. We will let our team know about your wonderful feedback. We appreciate the review and we hope you continue to heal and get back to what you love. This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

Dr. Lam is the best cardiologist in the gulf coast area. Takes his time with all his patients and very professional along with his staff.

Our Response:
We're happy that we were able to provide good care and customer service for our patients. We wish you all the best! This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

As a nurse, I worked with Dr. Lam for several years. He is an excellent cardiologist and a wonderful teacher. I would definitely recommend him, and I do, often!

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I have always found Dr Lam to be very knowledgeable and professional. Although Ochsner partnered with Slidell Memorial with Cardiology, I have always continued to request Dr Lam because I trust him. I highly recommend him.

March 2024

Dr. Lamb is a compassionate and technically well-versed physician in whom I have complete confidence. Signed Joan Munger

Our Response:
It's good to hear about your positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you for choosing us! This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

Dr lam and slaff was very excite and kind in hindness

Our Response:
We appreciate your kind words. Compassion and empathy are the cornerstones of our patient-client relationships. Thank you for the kind review. This response is provided on behalf of Ochsner Health.

Outstanding cardiologist. Looks at patient holistically for top notch care!

Our Response:
On behalf of Ochsner Health, thank you for your review. We always aim to provide efficient and quality care for our patients. We wish you all the best!

Dr lam is just tops! Very detailed and takes his time with you. They just don’t come better.

December 2022

Dr Lam is a gem. Great people skills and very professional. So glad he's here!

Our Response:
Thank you for your feedback. We're always happy to hear that we've provided an exceptional experience for our patients. We wish you all the best!

November 2022

Informative visit

Our Response:
It's good to hear about your positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you for choosing us!

September 2022

He explained everything to me and what I need to do to correct it.

Dr. Lam is wonderful. Very thorough, honest, and straightforward.

Dr. Lam is a physician who focuses on the details and communicates with his patients in a direct yet pleasant way. I feel extremely comfortable around him and can ask questions with ease. All of his staff is great. Warm, outgoing and knew their individual jobs thoroughly. The office is big and bright with huge exam rooms. All the doors are very wide, which I like as I use a walker and have no difficulty maneuvering around. I rate this practice 5 stars ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ and plan to stay with Dr. Lam.

August 2022

I am very happy to have seen Dr. Lam he's very thermal and straight forward with his patients I don't believe I could have found a better doctor...Very Grateful

July 2022

I was very satisfied with my initial visit with Dr. Lam. He is very attentive and thorough. He covered lots of ground when it came to all of my medical concerns. He scheduled tests that I asked about as well as other tests he explained would give us answers to my symptoms.

Our Response:
It's so good to see that you had a positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you!

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