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Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS

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(Dr. Albert Lam, M.D.)

(82 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Albany Medical College (1970)

Professional interests include: arterial thrombosis, embolectomy, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), and more.

2110 E El Segundo Boulevard Suite 110
El Segundo, CA 90245

(310) 373-6864

Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Albany Medical College in 1970 and has 56 years of experience. Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS is affiliated with Providence, Torrance Memorial, Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro Cancer Services, CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance Cancer Services.

Office Locations

2110 E El Segundo Boulevard Suite 110
El Segundo, CA 90245

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3285 Skypark Drive
Torrance, CA 90505

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23451 Madison Street Suites 300 And 340
Torrance, CA 90505

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Some issues Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Peripheral Bypass Surgery

Peripheral bypass surgery is a procedure that reroutes blood flow around a blockage in the arteries of the arms or legs. Atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, can affect these arteries in a condition called peripheral artery disease or PAD. A thick, waxy substance composed of cholesterol and minerals builds up within the blood vessels, and in severe cases it can clog arteries. Without enough blood getting to the muscles, patients can experience weakness and pain. Peripheral bypass surgery opens up a new pathway for blood to flow where it is needed. Sometimes peripheral bypass surgery is used when arteries are damaged, for instance, by a severe injury. While it can be performed in the arms, it is most commonly done in the calf, knee, thigh, or hip.

During surgery, the blockage is identified, and an incision is made to expose the artery. The surgeon prepares a tube, called a graft, to be used as the bypass. Sometimes this tube is synthetic, and sometimes a piece of the patient's own vein or artery is used. The ends of the bypass graft are attached to the artery above and below the blockage. Now blood can simply flow around and continue on its way.

After a peripheral bypass, patients may need to spend a couple of days in the hospital while doctors make sure the bypass is working and not leaking. If the bypass was done in the leg, doctors may check the pulse in the feet to make sure blood is flowing well. Patients may experience some swelling in the area where they had surgery. Raising an arm or leg will help. Patients will likely be back to normal activities within 2-3 weeks.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	34
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	135
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
open surgery	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	31
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	94
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	48
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	99
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	27
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	24
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	92
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	14
open surgery	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	18
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	17
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	33
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	72
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	23
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	19
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	85
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
open surgery	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	113
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
open surgery	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	27
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in El Segundo, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	97
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	14
open surgery	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	89
Hispanic	22
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	24
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	63

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	18
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS graduated from Albany Medical College in 1970. He completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Albany Medical College (1970)

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Torrance Memorial

Cedars-Sinai

UCLA Health

Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro Cancer Services

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance Cancer Services

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare Advantage

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare

Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS has a high overall rating with an average of 4.27 out of 5 stars based on 82 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in El Segundo, CA.

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Overall Rating: 2.0 2026-01-24

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I tired asking my question, ones track minded he kept saying surgery. I really didn't get any answers to my questions.

Overall Rating: 3.0 2025-10-19

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Dr did not wear a mask and coughed while standing close to me

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-28

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Dr Lam is amazing.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-24

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Albert Y. Lam, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$640 Da Vinci Surgical System $640
Covidien Sales LLC	$611 Vessel Sealing $611
Covidien LP	$249 LigaSure $92	RapidVac $91	ProGrip $67
Medtronic, Inc.	$142 LigaSure $142
Davol Inc.	$125 SURGICAL $125
Other	$289 vitagel $115	SEPRAFILM ADHESION BARRIER $28	$147

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,512
Travel and Lodging	$434
Education	$109

Biography

Dr. Albert Lam's medical specialty is general surgery. He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. These areas are among Dr. Lam's clinical interests: iliac artery aneurysm, thoracoabdominal aneurysm (TAA), and splenic artery aneurysm (SAA). He is affiliated with UCLA Health, Providence, and Torrance Memorial. He seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, and Aetna, as well as other insurance carriers. His practice in is open to new patients as reported by UCLA Health. Dr. Lam is a graduate of Albany Medical College and a graduate of Barnes-Jewish Hospital's residency program. In addition to English, Dr. Lam speaks Spanish.