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Dr. Albert Lam, MD

Dr. Albert Lam, MD

General Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Albert Lam, MD is a general surgeon in Torrance, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1970. He is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

23451 Madison St Ste 340 Torrance, CA 90505

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Dr. Lam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lam

3.5
13 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Very good job on the surgery and quick recovery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Katie McGuire – Mar 15, 2020
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Abdominal Surgery- Referred by my Primary Care. Didn't know Dr. Lam nor did much research apriori. While prepping for the surgery, I asked the nurses about Dr. Lam and were all extremely positive about how good of a surgeon he was..."compared to others?," I asked. The answer was yes. I didn't do a 20 questions, but felt better about my decision. Within 2 weeks of my surgery, I had my annual physical, and the physical doctor looked at the surgery site and commented that it looked very good. I took it as Dr Lam did a good job on the outside. I had no issues with redness, infection or anything. I honestly thought I would have much more recovery time before I had the surgery, but my post operation visit with Dr Lam indicated that I was good to go. I am very satisfied with the experience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 01, 2020
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Has performed both of my recent surgeries at Torrence Memorial and I’ve always felt like I was in good hands. Answered all my questions and made me feel at ease prior to surgery.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Doug Fantuzzi – Jan 29, 2020
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Went well
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 19, 2019
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Worst doctor visit ever. Inflicted a lot of pain on me-still feels bad weeks later( I had no pain before visit). Got a reminder about my appt only 1 hour before. Had none of my records. Had a slight hernia that he squeezed so hard, I jumped and still hurts. Recent sonogram would have told him more than squeeze. Jammed something up my rear, unlubed, Wasn't needed as I just had a colonoscopy. Hurt to poop for a week. Asked after if I wanted surgery. That's what I need him to tell me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Harold Rasmussen in Redondo Beach, CA – Feb 23, 2018
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Dr. Lam saved my life. He came to the hospital in the middle of the night to perform a lifesaving surgery on me for a rare and deadly condition called cecal volvulus. I am alive today because of Dr. Lam, the great doctors at Torrance Memorial's E.R., and because of the skills of Dr. Lam and his experience recognizing this hard to diagnose condition. Post-surgery follow up was excellent too. He is a tremendous surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Elizabeth in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA – Jan 15, 2016
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About Me

biography

Albert Y. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a physician with Association of South Bay Surgeons in Torrance, California. He performs general, vascular, and thoracic surgery, and focuses on breast surgery in cancer patients. Dr. Lam is a diplomate of the American...read more

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  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1971

  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 1970
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American Board of Surgery®
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Locations

Practice

Unavail23451 Madison St Ste 340 Torrance, CA 90505
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
(310) 373-6864

Practice

Torrance Memorial Medical Center3330 Lomita Blvd Torrance, CA 90505
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(310) 373-6864

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