
Overview
Dr. Lam treats patients with lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, and other thoracic cancers. He directs the Thoracic Oncology Clinical Research Program and the Esophageal Cancer Research Program at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Lam is a clinical and translational researcher with a focus on cancer genomics, liquid biopsies, and novel immunotherapies such as vaccines and cell therapies. He has been recognized with a Conquer Cancer Foundation/ASCO Career Development Award, an LCFA/IASLC/BMS Young Investigator Award, and as a Gilead Research Scholar.
Dr. Lam is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Hepatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 219 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials.
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Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD 21224
201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
Clinical Research
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Taofeek Owonikoko is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Owonikoko is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.
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Julie R. Brahmer, M.D., M.Sc. is the Director of the Thoracic Oncology Program, Professor of Oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins and the Marilyn Meyerhoff Professor in Thoracic Oncology. She also directs the Kimmel Cancer Center on the Johns Hopkins Bayview campus and is co-principal investigator on Johns Hopkins' National Clinical Trials Network. Dr. Brahmer received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Philosophy in 1989 from the Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and went on to receive her medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1993. Completing her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah, Dr. Brahmer later became the Chief Medical Resident until moving to Baltimore to complete her fellowship in Medical Oncology at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Brahmer is an active clinical leader in the treatment of lung cancer and mesothelioma. She leads the organization of the multidisciplinary thoracic malignancy conference whose members meet weekly to discuss thoracic malignancy cases that need a multidisciplinary review/approach. Dr. Brahmer's research and clinical practice focuses on the development of new therapies for the treatment and prevention of lung cancer and mesothelioma. Dr. Brahmer's research interests include leading early phase immunotherapy trials of anti-PD-1 antibodies, international phase III studies of immunotherapies in lung cancer and investigator-initiated trials evaluating epigenetic therapies in combination with immunotherapies. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Thoracic Committee and Cancer Prevention Steering Committee. She is one of the founding Board members for the National Lung Cancer Partnership (formerly Women Against Lung Cancer). Within the National Lung Cancer Partnership, she currently serves as a member and the Chairman of the Scientific Executive Committee. She is also on the medical advisory board of the Lung Cancer Research Fund and the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. Dr. Brahmer is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Brahmer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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Dr. Matthias Holdhoff is a medical oncologist and co-director of the Brain Cancer Disease Group at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. He is a professor of oncology, neurology and neurological surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Holdhoff’s expertise is in primary brain cancers and central nervous system lymphomas. He earned his medical degree from Freie Universität Berlin, received his doctorate degree at Charité University Medicine Berlin. Dr. Holdhoff completed residency training in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital with research training at the Ludwig Center for Cancer Genetics and Therapeutics (Kinzler-Vogelstein lab). As a clinical investigator in neuro-oncology, his research is focused on novel trials and translational biomarker studies in malignant gliomas and primary central nervous system lymphomas. He has led and contributed to numerous clinical trials, publications and presentations. Dr. Holdhoff serves as the director of the solid tumor inpatient service at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is passionately involved in mentoring and teaching of fellows, residents and students. He is the director of the UCNS-certified neuro-oncology fellowship program at Johns Hopkins, and he is a teaching attending physician for the Osler internal medicine residency program. Dr. Holdhoff is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Holdhoff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vincent Lam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vincent Lam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vincent Lam by calling their office at 410-550-1711. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vincent Lam a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vincent Lam is classified as an Elite expert for Lung 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. Vincent Lam specialize in?
While Dr. Vincent Lam is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Vincent Lam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vincent Lam has published 219 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Vincent Lam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vincent Lam accept my insurance?
Dr. Vincent Lam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-550-1711 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Lung CancerDr. Lam isElite. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Lam isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- HepatectomyDr. Lam isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- Liver CancerDr. Lam isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Lam isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Lam isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
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- Esophageal CancerDr. Lam isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Lam isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Lam isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Lam isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- DehydrationDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- EndoscopyDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Lam isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.

