
Jocelyn Lam M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1955 NW NORTHRUP ST PORTLAND OR, 97209About
Dr. Jocelyn Lam is an ophthalmologist practicing in PORTLAND, OR. Dr. Lam specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lam can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Lam can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
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