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Dr. Benjamin Tam, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.1 (22)
Map Pin Small Alhambra, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Benjamin Tam, MD

Dr. Benjamin Tam, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Alhambra, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine and is affiliated with Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, Usc Arcadia Hospital, Garfield Medical Center and San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Tam an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Tam works at Practice in Alhambra, CA with other offices in San Gabriel, CA and Arcadia, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Knee, Miner's Knee and Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tam's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pacific Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.
    707 S Garfield Ave Ste 201, Alhambra, CA 91801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (626) 458-6653
  2. 2
    San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
    438 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (626) 282-1600
  3. 3
    Pacific Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc.
    289 W Huntington Dr Ste 206, Arcadia, CA 91007 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (626) 538-1538

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
  • Usc Arcadia Hospital
  • Garfield Medical Center
  • San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Joint Pain

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Joint Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Steroid Injection
Ankle Impingement
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Chondromalacia
De Quervain's Disease
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral Epicondylitis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Piriformis Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cartilage Tear
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hand Injury
Hand Neuropathy
Hand Pain
Hip Arthritis
Hip Flexor Strain
Hip Injury
Hip Muscle Strain
Hip Pain
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Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Infective Arthritis
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ligament Sprain
Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Occupational Injuries
Orthopedic Trauma
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Ruptured Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Muscle Strain
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Separation
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tendon Disorders
Tendon Injuries
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Work-Related Injuries
Wrist Disorders
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Fracture Care
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Hip Surgery
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Cartilage Treatment
Knee Debridement
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Resurfacing
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
Ligament Reconstruction
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Menisectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal and Postural Screening
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Sports Medicine Surgery
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wrist Replacement
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    4.1
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Cantonese, Chinese, Mandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese
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    NPI Number
    • 1306843255
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Ucla Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Benjamin Tam, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Tam is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Tam has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Tam has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Knee, Miner's Knee and Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tam on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Tam speaks Cantonese, Chinese, Mandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese.

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Tam. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tam.

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