Dr. Ai Phan Lam M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
675 N Saint Clair St Galter Pavilion #18- Chicago IL, 60611About
Dr. Ai Lam practices Pulmonology in Chicago, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Lam manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf), Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease And More
Fellowships
- Postdoctoral Fellowship: Northwestern University/Feinberg School of Medicine, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine 2004
- Northwestern McGaw, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine 2007
- Northwestern Mcgaw / Northwestern Memorial Hospital 2007
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