Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Fred C. Lam

Neurosurgery
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
965 High St, 
Palo Alto, CA 
Expertise in
2
conditions
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
965 High St, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Fred Lam is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. Lam is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Laminectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in NY

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Other Locations
Stanford Health Care
500 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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.

70 Total Publications

Artificial intelligence (AI) uses in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS): diagnosis with brain metastasis (BM) - A systematic review.
Artificial intelligence (AI) uses in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS): diagnosis with brain metastasis (BM) - A systematic review.
Journal: Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
Published: June 04, 2026
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Palo Alto, CA 
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650-497-3306
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English
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300 Pasteur Dr, 
Stanford, CA 
 (1.1 miles away)
650-723-9717
Languages Spoken:
English
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Offers Telehealth

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Fred C. Lam

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Fred C. Lam?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Fred C. Lam by calling their office at 650-723-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Fred C. Lam a top-rated expert for Brain Tumor?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Fred C. Lam is classified as an Advanced expert for Brain Tumor, 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. Fred C. Lam specialize in?

While Dr. Fred C. Lam is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Tumor, Meningioma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Fred C. Lam participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Fred C. Lam has published 70 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Fred C. Lam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Fred C. Lam accept my insurance?

Dr. Fred C. Lam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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