Overview
Alexander Lam is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
Dr. Lam is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Breast Cancer, Embolectomy, and Angioplasty.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Neuroendovascular Surgery Program
Dr. Van Halbach is a leader in neurointerventional radiology, which uses minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat disorders of the brain and spine. He specializes in treating hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, dural fistulas (abnormal blood vessel connections in the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord) and cerebrovascular malformations (abnormal blood vessels in the brain). Halbach earned his medical degree at the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency and a fellowship at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Halbach has served as president of the American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (now the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery), and has held numerous other positions in national and international societies. He has coauthored more than 200 peer-reviewed articles. The UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging honored him with its outstanding teaching award in 1999. Dr. Halbach is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Halbach is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology. Dr. Halbach is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander H. Lam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander H. Lam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander H. Lam by calling their office at 415-353-2573. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexander H. Lam a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander H. Lam is classified as an Advanced expert for Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexander H. Lam specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander H. Lam is a Interventional Radiology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Radiology.
Does Dr. Alexander H. Lam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander H. Lam has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander H. Lam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexander H. Lam accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander H. Lam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2573 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- AscitesDr. Lam isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Breast CancerDr. Lam isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Lam isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Lam isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngioplastyDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- AtherectomyDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Atherectomy.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- CholestasisDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- CirrhosisDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EmbolectomyDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- GastrostomyDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Kimura DiseaseDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Kimura Disease.
- Liver CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Ovarian CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- PeritonitisDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Stomach CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Varicose VeinsDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.

