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Dr. Michael Kai-jia Lam M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Michael Kai-jia Lam M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(17)
7789 Southwest Fwy Suite 530 Houston TX, 77074
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4/5

About

Dr. Michael Lam is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Lam specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lam can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Lam can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1994

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Macular Hole
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Society of Retina Specialists 
  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Southwest Texas State Univ, Retina/Vitreous Surgery    1998
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School    2000

Dr. Michael Kai-jia Lam M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 7789 Southwest Fwy Suite 530

7789 Southwest Fwy Suite 530 -
Houston, TX 77074
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New patients: 281-495-2146

7789 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 530 -
HOUSTON, TX 77074
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New patients: 281-495-2222
Fax: 281-495-2146

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Patient Experience with Dr. Lam


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Dr. Michael Kai-jia Lam M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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