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Dr. Byron Lam, MD

Dr. Byron Lam, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Byron Lam, MD is an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mount Sinai Medical Center and Kettering Health Dayton. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

900 NW 17th St Miami, FL 33136
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Dr. Lam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lam

3.0
16 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
44%
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4 star
6%
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3 star
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2 star
6%
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1 star
44%
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We are still working on a diagnosis, but Dr. Lam has done more invasive testing and ruled out more possibilities than any doctor up to this point.
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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Mrs.R. – Aug 04, 2021
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The Bascom Palmer visit experience takes patience, but it is well worth it. Dr. Lam and his team are incredibly thorough, and were more than happy to spend time and answer any questions I had prepared for them pre-visit as well as questions that arose during the visit. When you leave Dr. Lam’s office you have a feeling of confidence in your choice of doctor.
What went well
  • 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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Todd – May 24, 2021
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Dr Lam is a brilliant and compassionate eye Dr specialized in neuro-opthamaolgy
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Elisabeth – Apr 24, 2017
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I would give him 0 stars if I could. He has no chair side manner. You can tell he is burnt out and over worked. He belongs in a lab doing research and not interacting with patients. It's time for him to retire. Don't waste your time at Bascom Palmer. Your just a number with an insurance card. My dog gets better treatment at the vet.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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MK in Miami – Jan 12, 2017
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I would give him 0 stars if I could. He has no bedside manner. You can tell he is burnt out and over worked. It's time for him to retire. Don't waste your time at Bascom Palmer. Your just a number with an insurance card.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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MK – Jan 12, 2017
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His chairside manner was awful. I did not feel confident that I was in good hands. I waited 8 weeks to see him. He is supposed to be one of the best in the country but his attitude got in the way of really caring for me while I was in the room. I am not impressed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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SC in West Palm Beach, FL – May 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Byron L Lam, MD is a clinician and a researcher with a focus in neuro-ophthalmology, hereditary retinal disease, and ophthalmic epidemiology. He is a professor of ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Miller...read more

biography

Byron L. Lam, M.D. is a clinician and a researcher with a focus in neuro-ophthalmology, hereditary retinal disease, and ophthalmic epidemiology. He is a professor of ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Miller...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Bascom Palmer Eye Inst

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Illinois

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

    Residency Hospital

  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute900 NW 17th St Miami, FL 33136
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  • Fax
  • 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
  • Directions
(305) 326-6000
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