Dr. Calvin C.m. Kam M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1301 Punchbowl St Honolulu HI, 96813About
Dr. Calvin Kam practices Neurological Surgery in Honolulu, HI. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Kam prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1960
Washington University of Health and Sciences 1960
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Dr. Calvin C.m. Kam M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Calvin C.m. Kam M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What is a Transient Ischemic Attack?
Also considered as a mini stroke, a transient ischemic attack (TIA) has symptoms similar to that of a stroke, but lasting only for a short period of time, without causing any permanent damage. TIA is often caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain by a blood clot. Once the blood flow is...
- What Is a Prefrontal Lobotomy?
Lobotomy is a neurosurgical procedure invented in 1935 by a Portuguese neurologist named Moniz. Moniz won the Nobel Prize in 1949 for his achievement. It was believed that lobotomy was successful in the treatment of various psychological diseases like depression, bipolar disorders, mania,...
- Everything You Need to Know About a Laminectomy
What Is a Laminectomy?The lamina is the back part of your vertebra covering the spinal canal. Your doctor could decide to eliminate your lamina or the bone spurs around it when either causes compression of your spinal cord or the roots of your nerves. Pressure on the roots of your nerves can cause:...
- What Are the Treatments for Stroke?
Emergency treatment for stroke is dependent on the type of stroke you're suffering from. Whether it is an ischemic stroke that blocks an artery, or a hemorrhagic stroke that is caused by bleeding of blood vessels around the brain, acting fast is important since every minute counts.Ischemic Stroke:...
- Reasons Why You Need a Laminectomy
What is laminectomy?If you have back pain that is severe enough to interfere with your day-to-day activities and other medications fail to work, you might eventually need surgery to get it fixed. Laminectomy is the surgical procedure that will be performed on your back in this case. It involves the...
- What to Expect After a Laminectomy
If you experience back pain that grows severe, your doctor may recommend surgery depending on the cause. Over the centuries, back pain has been constantly a growing condition. You may be facing a lumbar laminectomy at any time.During a LaminectomyLaminectomies are done under general anesthesia,...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. William Beringer DO40 Aulike St Kailua HI 96734
- Dr. Steven Steuer Glazier MD888 South King Street Honolulu HI 96813
- Dr. William C. Madauss MD91-2139 Fort Weaver Road Ewa Beach HI 96706
- Dr. Robert Peter Bejnarowicz DO1 Jarrett White Rd Tripler Army Medical Center HI 96859
- Dr. Christopher J Lenart M.D.3288 MOANALUA RD HONOLULU HI 96819
- Dr. Eric M Oshiro M.D.321 N Kuakini St Honolulu HI 96817