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Dr. Wai-lam Chan M.D.
Family Practitioner
1431 Noriega St San Francisco CA, 94122About
Dr. Wai-lam Chan is a family practitioner practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Chan specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Chan possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Toronto, Fac of Med, Toronto, Ont, Canada 1997
University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Indigestion
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Wai-lam Chan M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1431 Noriega St
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