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Dr. Prudence Lam, MD

Medical Oncology*
4.2 (5)
Map Pin Small Cambridge, MA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Prudence Lam, MD

Dr. Prudence Lam, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Cambridge, MA. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Medical Oncology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Anna Jaques Hospital and Mount Auburn Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lam an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Lam works at Mount Auburn Hospital HEM/ONC in Cambridge, MA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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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    330 Mount Auburn St Bldg 3, Cambridge, MA 02138 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 497-9646

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  • Anna Jaques Hospital
  • Mount Auburn Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    • 24 years of experience
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    • 1942202320
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    Education & Certifications

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    • UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
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    • Medical Oncology
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    Dr. Prudence 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 Mount Auburn Hospital HEM/ONC in Cambridge, MA. View the full address on Dr. Lam’s profile.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Lam. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lam.

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