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Dr. Tuan Lam, MD
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Dr. Tuan Lam, MD
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Dr. Tuan Lam, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA.
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Dr. Tuan Lam, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
Fountain Valley, CA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tuan Lam, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA.
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About Dr. Tuan Lam, MD

Dr. Lam graduated from University of California Medical Center, San Francisco in 2005 and completed a residency at Medical College of Virginia Hospitals|UC San Francisco. Dr. Tuan Lam, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Lam currently practices at MemorialCare Medical Group - Fountain Valley and is affiliated with MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital. Dr. Lam's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lam also speaks Cantonese, Cantonese, Chinese and Vietnamese. Dr. Lam is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Where Dr. Tuan Lam, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 MemorialCare Medical Group - Fountain Valley
    18035 Brookhurst St Ste 1300, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Thoracentesis
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Stenosis
Thoracentesis
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Aortic Valve Disease
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Heart Valve Disorders
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Mitral Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Lung Cancer
Aortic Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Arch Repair
Carotid Artery Disease
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Breathing Disorders
Cancer
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Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Wall Deformity
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Respiratory Diseases
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Disorders
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Aortic Valve Replacement
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bronchoscopy
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophageal Surgery
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valve Replacement
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Resection
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mediastinoscopy
Mini-Maze Procedure
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Myocardial Revascularization
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Parathyroidectomy
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Procedures
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Sympathectomy
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Thoracic Sympathectomy for Sweaty Palms
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Surgery
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Transmycardial Laser Revascularization
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Doctor Lam Tuan is friendly, knowledgeable, caring person, trust worthy. Highly recommend it.
Hoan Tran — Nov 26, 2024
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    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
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    Bronze 60 D (Pathway - HMO/ Individual)-CA HMO
    Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
    Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
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    Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO
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    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
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    Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Minimum Coverage-CA HMO
    Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
    EPO-CA
    Gold Advantage-CA PPO
    MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    PERS Traditional-CA HMO
    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
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    Silver Priority Select-CA HMO
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    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Advantage-CA HMO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    Gold 80 D (Pathway - HMO/ Individual)-CA HMO
    Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
    Platinum 90 D (Pathway - HMO/ Individual)-CA HMO
    Silver Advantage-CA PPO
    Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
    Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    Select Plus HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Samaritan Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Basic HMO
    Aetna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • Local Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Access Plus Savenet
  • LACare
  • Health Net

Meet Dr. Tuan Lam, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Tuan Lam, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California Medical Center, San Francisco in 2005. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Cantonese
Chinese
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of California Medical Center, San Francisco
    2005
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Medical College of Virginia|Stanford University School of Medicine
    1999
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Medical College of Virginia Hospitals|UC San Francisco
    1990
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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FAQs About Dr. Lam's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tuan Lam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lam's profile.

Dr. Tuan Lam, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Tuan Lam, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Lam has over 21 years of healthcare experience.

Hospitals Where Dr. Tuan Lam, MD Practices

  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

    18111 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA

  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA

  • MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital

    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

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