Linda A. Lam, MD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases, Macular Degeneration, Ophthalmology
Accepting New Patients

Locations

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1500 San Pablo Street , Los Angeles, CA 90033
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7 days a week, 24 hours a day
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1441 Eastlake Ave , Los Angeles, CA 90089
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7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Provider Details

Languages Spoken
English, German, Chinese - Mandarin
Gender
Female
About Linda A. Lam , MD

Linda A. Lam MD, MBA is the Vice Chair of Satellite Clinical Affairs and a Professor in Ophthalmology at the USC Keck School of Medicine. She was educated at Brown University where she graduated with honors in Neuroscience. Dr. Lam received her medical degree with honors at Cornell University Medical College, where she also performed a research fellowship on retinal cell physiology. She completed her residency at the Cole Eye Institute at Cleveland Clinic, before her medical and surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital and the Retina Group of Washington. She serves as a reviewer for journals including Ophthalmology and British Journal of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lam has authored peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters in retinal diseases. She has lectured both internationally and nationally on retinal disease and research.

She serves as the Medical Director of USC Roski Eye Institute Arcadia. She is also a graduate of the executive MBA program at the USC Marshall School of Business. Dr. Lam is on the Board of Directors at the Braille Institute of America and the American Academy of Ophthalmology Committee on Vision Rehabilitation. Her research interests include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, complex vitreoretinal surgery, and innovative technology to aid low vision individuals worldwide.

Experience

Specialties
  • Retina and Vitreous Diseases
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmology
Areas of Focus
Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Complex Retinal, Surgery, Developing Treatments and Technology to Aid Visually Impaired Persons
Academic Title
Medical Director, Arcadia
Vice Chair for Satellite Clinics in the Department of Ophthalmology
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology

Insurances Accepted

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  • Kern Health Systems
  • Brand New Day
  • Take Care (GUAM)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Covered California
  • Private Health Care Systems
  • Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer
  • Beech Street Corporation /WC
  • USC Network
  • Health Plans of Nevada
  • First Health
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Watchtower
  • Interplan
  • United Healthcare
  • CIGNA
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance (UHC)
  • Marian Health Services
  • NEXT
  • GEHA
  • Aetna
  • Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
  • Health Net
  • Medicare
  • Great-West Healthcare of California, Inc.
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Shield Covered California
  • MultiPlan
  • Pacificare
  • Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund
  • Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare
  • Health Net Covered California
  • Blue Shield of California

Ratings and Reviews

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  • Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
  • Provider Showed Respect
  • Provider Listened Carefully
  • Provider Knew Medical History
  • Provider Spent Enough Time

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