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Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH

Accepting New Patients

(667 Ratings)

Specializes in: MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: injectable fillers, soft tissue problems, chemical peels, and more.

5 Capital Drive Suite 203
Harrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 833-6733

Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH is a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Harrisburg, PA specializing in mohs-micrographic surgery. She graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH is affiliated with Penn State Health and THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP.

Office Locations

Address:

5 Capital Drive Suite 203
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Unable to locate address.

Address:

200 Campus Drive Entrance 3
Hershey, PA 17033

Address:

2221 Noll Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603

Some issues Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH can help you with:

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels remove the outer layer of the skin using chemical solutions, like glycolic acid and phenol. Although most commonly performed on the face, this non-surgical procedure may be done on the neck and hands as well. Chemical peels can treat the following:

Age spots
Fine lines and wrinkles
Freckles
Rough skin
Sun-damaged skin
Acne

Before the procedure, a skin evaluation is done to determine which type of peel will produce the best results. Dark skin tends to respond well to light peels, while severely sun-damaged skin will likely benefit from a moderate or deep peel. Pre-treatment creams and sunscreen need to be applied every day for several weeks prior to the procedure. Doing this may help shorten the healing process.

During the peel, the area to be treated is cleaned thoroughly, and the chemical solution is applied on the skin for several minutes, which produces a stinging sensation. A neutralizing agent is then used, and the stinging sensation gradually goes away. For more intense peels, a cool compress may be placed on the area to relieve any stinging or burning, or the solution may be applied in intervals to limit exposure to the strong chemicals.

Following a light peel, there will be redness and swelling, which typically fade in a few days. Swelling after a moderate or deep peel may last for a week, and mild redness may continue for a few weeks. To help improve the final results of a peel, treated areas must be kept cool, moisturized, and protected from sunlight.

In The News

“"Remember, most sun damage is due to incidental exposure," said Charlene Lam, an associate professor of dermatology at Penn State Health, in an email interview.”—"Advice | The simple, science-backed routine for more youthful skin", Washington Post, October 2023

cancer surgery	59
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	58
skin procedures	58
skin surgery	59

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	98

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cancer surgery	227
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	41
minor procedures	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	248
skin procedures	248
skin surgery	227
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	7

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	105

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	42
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

cancer surgery	260
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	41
minor procedures	16
plastic surgery procedures	27
reconstructive surgery	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	283
skin procedures	283
skin surgery	260
tissue transfer	27
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	43

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	116

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

cancer surgery	267
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	23
injections	13
minor procedures	11
plastic surgery procedures	17
reconstructive surgery	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	266
skin procedures	266
skin surgery	267
tissue transfer	17
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	28

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	41
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

cancer surgery	323
doctor visit	31
minor procedures	14
plastic surgery procedures	29
reconstructive surgery	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	322
skin procedures	322
skin surgery	323
tissue transfer	29
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	43

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	128

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	47
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

cancer surgery	283
doctor visit	16
minor procedures	24
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	282
skin procedures	282
skin surgery	283
tissue transfer	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	35

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

cancer surgery	594
doctor visit	45
lab tests	15
minor procedures	49
plastic surgery procedures	27
reconstructive surgery	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	593
skin procedures	593
skin surgery	594
tissue transfer	27
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	76

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Harrisburg, PA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

cancer surgery	287
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	32
injections	13
lab tests	15
minor procedures	21
plastic surgery procedures	22
reconstructive surgery	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	293
skin procedures	293
skin surgery	287
tissue transfer	22
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Female	65
Male	78

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	46
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	13
75 to 84	51
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	6
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center (2014)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Penn State Health

THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 667 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Harrisburg, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$9,000 $9,000
Genentech USA, Inc.	$1,210 Erivedge $500	$710
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$197 STELARA $197
GENZYME CORPORATION	$125 LIBTAYO $125
Allergan, Inc.	$121 BOTOX $60	BOTOX COSMETIC $39	$23
Other	$106 BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170 $74	Asclera $16	BOTOX COSMETIC $15

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$9,710
Food and Beverage	$852
Education	$197

Biography

Dr. Charlene Lam is a MOHS-micrographic surgery specialist in Harrisburg, PA, Hershey, PA, and Lancaster, PA. Her areas of expertise include chemical peels, laser resurfacing, and onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic). On average, patients gave her a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Lam attended Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Penn State Hershey Medical Center for residency. She is professionally affiliated with Penn State Health. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Lam is accepting new patients at her office in Harrisburg, PA.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene Lam, MD, MPH From 2015 - 2021

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