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Dr. Paul Lama, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.1 (18)
Map Pin Small Rochelle Park, NJ
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Paul Lama, MD

Dr. Paul Lama, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Rochelle Park, NJ. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine and is affiliated with Clara Maass Medical Center. Dr. Lama, completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Lama an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Lama works at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield in Rochelle Park, NJ with other offices in West Orange, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Glaucoma 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. Lama's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Glaucoma Institute of Northern New Jersey
    87 W PASSAIC ST, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 343-3499
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    14:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 18:30
    Saturday
    07:30 - 14:45
  2. 2
    Glaucoma Institute of Northern New Jersey
    405 Northfield Ave Ste LL8, West Orange, NJ 07052 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 933-1800

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  • Clara Maass Medical Center

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    About Dr. Paul Lama, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1033130315
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ny Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Ny Hosp/cornell Medical Center|Ny Hosp/Cornell Med Center
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    Medical Education
    • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Paul Lama, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lama is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Lama has seen patients for Glaucoma, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lama on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Lama. 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. Lama.

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