Erek M. Lam
Experienced in Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy
Experienced in Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy
12680 Perry Highway, Floor 2, 
Wexford, PA 

Overview

Erek Lam, MD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology and sleep medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is chief of Sleep Neurology and is a clinical assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School and completed his residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Lam’s clinical interests include narcolepsy, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, parasomnia and REM sleep behavior disorder, and sleep apnea. His research interests include general neurology. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the Mayo Fellows Association. View the full list of Dr. Lam’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Lam%2C+EM.

Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Restless Legs Syndrome, Narcolepsy, and Essential Tremor.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy.

Graduate Institution
Chicago Medical School Finch University Of Health Sciences
Residency
Mayo Clinic
Specialties
Sleep Medicine
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
Mayo Clinic
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Neurological Institute - Wexford
12680 Perry Highway, Floor 2, Wexford, PA 15090

Clinical Research

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