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Dr. David Lam, MD

Dr. David Lam, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Lam, MD is a general surgeon in Pasadena, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1986. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (35 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Lam specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Lam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lam

4.7
35 ratings, 29 with a written review
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Dr. Lam and his team are excellent!
Dr.Lam performed surgery on my massive hernia.They took superb care of me.I just wanted to say 3 years later haven't had any complications at all.Thank you so very much for setting me free of that massive hernia.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Ckwhiteside – Nov 06, 2024
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Skilled, knowledgeable, excellent communicator. Our ideal of a general surgeon.
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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Mar 31, 2021
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Excellent Surgeon! . This experience change my perspective about doctors in U. S . 100% recommend it!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Ana DI A – Feb 22, 2021
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Dr. Lam is an excellent surgeon. He is a very nice person also. Great bedside manners!
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
No results
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Jeraldine George – Sep 10, 2020
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Dr Lam is a wonderful doctor and surgeon. Very friendly answers your questions and has a great bed side manor. His staff is very friendly and helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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M Verot – Jul 27, 2020
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Second time I’ve had Dr Lam conduct surgery on myself. Outstanding surgeon, always provided me with all the information and answers all questions. Definitely one of if not the best surgeon I’ve had the pleasure of knowing!
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
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Billy – Jun 08, 2020
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Great Surgeon, very knowledgeable Thanks for your advice
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph Johnson – May 03, 2020
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I have been a patient with Dr.Lam before in 2016 he is trustworthy, he has wonderful bedside manner, he explains everything to you, have questions he will answer them. I would recommend Dr. Lam for surgery and Bariatric surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Christina Harris – Mar 31, 2020
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A very good Dr. see you in a timely matter.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 27, 2020
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Dr Lam is very professional Dr and all his staff are very good. His clinic is really clean. I will recommend Dr Lam to anyone who is looking for a surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 27, 2020
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Dr. Lam is great. His staff is courteous and very understanding. My surgery was scheduled quickly and everything was explained clearly. I totally recommend him.
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
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Traci J – Dec 29, 2019
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Dr. Lam's first surgery started through the ER, and resulted in emergency surgery to remove 3' of my small intestine, and he also repaired a hernia. He did a great job, and so we used him to schedule another surgery on my stomach and abdomen. He consulted with doctors at the hospital, and came to visit me almost every day that I was in the hospital. He instructed me about follow-visits to his office. He was courtesy and was good at listening to my health complaints/problems. His nurse, Maria, was very helpful at his Vista office, and took care of answering questions on the phone, and in particular getting the scheduling and taking care of my short term disability paperwork, and following up. I would give her five stars also.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sherry and David L. McCommon – Nov 20, 2019
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This is Valeria Sanchez again,. Now that I reported you about what happened to me at Baytown Hospital Method Hospital on Garth Road, Then suddenly things changed for the best treatment. But, then on the other hand, I was neglected by my general surgeon who name is David N.Lam twice on this matter twice and plus Bayshore hospital in Pasadena Texas. This how went. Now it's required that hospital is located the doctor who did surgery on patient. Then the fact David N.Lam neglected my welfare of my condition of my blood posion from Abscess that was drained from the first time by Method Hospital in Baytown Texas on Garth Road. I just did not understand why I was treated so ugly from the beginning. So, one November 1. I was sick again from the same infection develop after being discharged . They ( method hospital of Baytown Texas took me back) Yes, again they contacted David N.Lam about this matter again,. Yes,. They asked me to come by ambulance to Bayshore hospital and once agai
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 11, 2019
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Dr Lam listened to my concerns and reviewed medical documents from my referring doctor. Dr Lam kept myself and family updated during and after my procedure. I highly recommend Dr Lam.
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
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Pasadena , TX – Jul 19, 2019
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Will comment after surgery and post op care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pasadena , TX – Jun 29, 2019
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The best bedside manner of any doctor I have ever seen.
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
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Carrie Hatley in Cove, TX – Jun 07, 2019
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Excellent, Everything was great, Thanks
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
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TX – May 31, 2019
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Wonderful! Dr. Lam answered all of my questions, made me totally comfortable with my choice to have surgery.
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
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Apr 13, 2019
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Dr. Lam was wonderful at my appointment. I even had a question for him the next day and he called me. The staff is extremely friendly. I appreciate them taking me in so quickly. Great job!
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
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League City, TX – Feb 05, 2019
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I've had no less than 15 surgeries in my life, and Dr Lam and his staff have far outpaced any other Dr I've been to. The office staff are the most efficient and well organized bunch I've ever seen. They're always friendly and on time. Dr Lam spends plenty of time with his patients without causing other patients to wait needlessly. I think he truly likes helping his patients and it shows in the care he gives. I can't say enough about Dr Lam, words don't do justice how highly I think of him.
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
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C.A. Dunning in Deer Park, TX – Nov 10, 2018
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biography

David Lam, M.D., is a board certified general and bariatric surgeon with General Surgeons of Pasadena in Pasadena, TX. Dr. Lam began his medical studies at University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston where he earned his Doctorate in Medicine....read more
  • General Surgery

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  • St. John's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Flushing Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

    4000 Spencer Hwy
    Pasadena, TX 77504
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    4% higher than the national average

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