Dr. Philip Lam MD
Emergency Physician
92 Highland St Milton MA, 02186About
Dr. Philip Lam practices Emergency Medicine in Milton, MA. Dr. Lam assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Lam examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Institute of Medicine, Mandalay University MD
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Dr. Philip Lam MD's Practice location
Dr. Philip Lam MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Lam
Recommended Articles
- What Causes Dehydration?
Humans have approximately 60 percent of water in the body. Even if 1.5-2 percent of that water is lost, mild dehydration will start, which can lead to severe dehydration requiring immediate medical attention. Because your mood, energy level, and coordination deteriorate with the loss of body fluids,...
- What Are Ketones?
Almost every cell in the body has a primary source of energy, which is usually glucose. However, when the body doesn't have enough glucose, the liver responds by producing chemicals known as ketones, converting stored fatty acids into ketone bodies. Ketones are used as a backup fuel source when...
- Copperhead Snake Bites: What Does It Look Like?
Copperhead snake bites are one of the frequently reported snakebites annually. However, they are rarely fatal. Most of the time, snakebites happen when people accidentally step on or touch snakes, which are excellent at blending into their surroundings. When copperhead snakes are disturbed, they...
- What Is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
OverviewA transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a mini-stroke, which only lasts for a few minutes. It occurs when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain for a short time. The symptoms of TIA are similar to other symptoms of stroke, but they do not last long, so TIA does not lead to permanent...
- What Could Uncontrollable Shivering Mean?
Uncontrollable shivering is characterized by the rapid shifting between muscle relaxation and contraction. It is through these contractions that the body warms itself up when exposed to cold. Shivering is not always accompanied by fever. In some cases, shivering may occur before the onset of...
- Lightheadedness
What is lightheadedness?Lightheadedness or feeling faint may not always be a cause for concern. However, it may also indicate an underlying health problem and can increase the risk of falling and fall-related injuries. If you feel lightheaded, drink water or fluids containing electrolytes and take...
Nearby Providers
- Fadi S. Issa108 Sewall Ave Brookline Massachusetts 02446
- Dr. Bridget Joyce Quinn M.D.319 Longwood Ave Boston MA 02115
- Dr. Joshua A Small M.D.800 Washington St Norwood MA 02062
- Dr. Nadine Youssef M.D.750 Washington St Boston MA 02111
- Dr. Julie A Shapiro M.D.55 Fogg Rd South Weymouth MA 02190
- Dr. Maurice F Loeffel MD55 FOGG ROAD WEYMOUTH MA 02190