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Dr. Cornelius Lam, MD

Neurosurgery*
3.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Minneapolis, MN
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Cornelius Lam, MD

Dr. Cornelius Lam, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Minneapolis, MN. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER and is affiliated with M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-West Bank. Patients rated Dr. Lam an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Lam works at Practice in Minneapolis, MN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Lam's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital
    420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 624-6666
  2. 2
    U of M Health Clinics and Surgery Center
    909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 624-6666
  3. 3
    Minneapolis Veterans Administration Hospital
    1 Veterans Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 725-2000
  4. 4
    University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside
    2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 365-6777

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  • M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-West Bank

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    About Dr. Cornelius Lam, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese
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    NPI Number
    • 1871695098
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER
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    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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