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Dr. Eugene Lam, MD

Gastroenterology
4.8 (87)
Map Pin Small La Quinta, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Eugene Lam, MD

Dr. Eugene Lam, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in La Quinta, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and is affiliated with John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital. Dr. Lam, completed a residency at Boston Med Center. Patients rated Dr. Lam an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Lam works at Desert Care Network: Multi-Specialty Clinic - La Quinta in La Quinta, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Chronic Gastritis, Gastritis and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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

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    Desert Care Network: Multi-Specialty Clinic - La Quinta
    47647 Caleo Bay Dr Ste 210, La Quinta, CA 92253 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 771-1000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital

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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    4.8
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    About Dr. Eugene Lam, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1043257769
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UCLA Gastroenterology Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Boston Med Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Boston Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Swarthmore College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Eugene Lam, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lam is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Lam works at Desert Care Network:¬†Multi-Specialty Clinic - La Quinta in La Quinta, CA. View the full address on Dr. Lam’s profile.

    Dr. Lam has seen patients for Chronic Gastritis, Gastritis and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lam on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    87 patients have reviewed Dr. Lam. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lam.

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