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Dr. Michael Tam, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
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16 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Michael Tam, MD

Dr. Michael Tam, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Riverside, CA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO and is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Tam an average 1.0 star rating.

Dr. Tam works at Practice in Riverside, CA with other offices in Los Angeles, CA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tam's Office Locations

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    Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
    10800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 984-7483
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    Los Angeles Plastic Surgery
    4760 W Sunset Blvd Fl 3, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 783-7510

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  • Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    • 16 years of experience
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    Education & Certifications

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    • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO
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    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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