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Dr. James Forest-Lam, MD

Internal Medicine*
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36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Forest-Lam, MD

Dr. James Forest-Lam, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Tappahannock, VA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Emergency Medicine. They graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and is affiliated with Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Forest-Lam an average 2.3 star rating.

Dr. Forest-Lam works at Practice in Tappahannock, VA with other offices in Hampton, VA and Newport News, VA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Forest-Lam's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Vcu Health Mount Clement Office Park
    300 Mt Clement Park, Tappahannock, VA 22560 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 369-9446
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    Riverside Conval Ctr -hampton
    414 Algonquin Rd, Hampton, VA 23661 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 345-3556
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    MD Express Urgent Care
    12997 WARWICK BLVD, Newport News, VA 23602 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 369-9446
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    Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    100 Emancipation Dr, Hampton, VA 23667 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 722-9961

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  • Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital

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    • Eastern Virginia Medical School
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    • Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine
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