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Dr. Tuan Lam, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.8 (16)
Map Pin Small Fountain Valley, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Tuan Lam, MD

Dr. Tuan Lam, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Fountain Valley, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from University of California Medical Center, San Francisco and is affiliated with MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach. Dr. Lam, completed a residency at Medical College of Virginia Hospitals|UC San Francisco. Patients rated Dr. Lam an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Lam works at MemorialCare Medical Group - Fountain Valley in Fountain Valley, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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.

Dr. Lam's Office Locations

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    MemorialCare Medical Group - Fountain Valley
    18035 Brookhurst St Ste 1300, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 371-8678
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transmycardial Laser Revascularization
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • Blue Shield of California
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    • Kaiser Permanente
    • LACare
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8
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    Based on 16 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Cantonese, Cantonese, Chinese and Vietnamese
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1124290713
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Medical College of Virginia Hospitals|UC San Francisco
    Residency
    Internship
    • Medical College of Virginia|Stanford University School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California Medical Center, San Francisco
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
    • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
    • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
    • MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Tuan 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.

    Dr. Lam has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lam works at MemorialCare Medical Group - Fountain Valley in Fountain Valley, CA. View the full address on Dr. Lam’s profile.

    Dr. Lam speaks Cantonese, Cantonese, Chinese and Vietnamese.

    16 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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