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Dr. Louis Sai Hin Lam, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (2010)

Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, lung issues, lung nodule, and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A90
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 445-6503

Dr. Louis Sai Hin Lam, MD is a pulmonologist in Beachwood, OH specializing in adult pulmonology. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Louis Sai Hin Lam, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Beachwood Family Health Center and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

26900 Cedar Road
Beachwood, OH 44122

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A90
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Louis Sai Hin Lam, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

doctor visit	68
pulmonary testing	16

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	13
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	47
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

aspiration	28
bronchoscopy	57
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	275
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
minimally invasive procedures	40
minor procedures	14
pleural drainage	14
pulmonary testing	96

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	40
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	25

aspiration	42
bronchoscopy	70
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	297
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	43
minor procedures	11
pleural drainage	31
pulmonary testing	114

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	52
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	24

aspiration	30
bronchoscopy	65
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	266
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	13
pleural drainage	17
pulmonary testing	117

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	60
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	27

aspiration	19
bronchoscopy	23
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	203
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	12
pleural drainage	20
pulmonary testing	70

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	38
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	31
Dementia	18
Cancer	25

aspiration	26
bronchoscopy	127
diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	536
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	62
pleural drainage	27
pulmonary testing	223

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis Sai Hin Lam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Louis Sai Hin Lam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Beachwood, OH were pulmonary testing, bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

aspiration	29
bronchoscopy	68
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	276
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	40
minor procedures	12
pleural drainage	21
pulmonary testing	106

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis Sai Hin Lam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	132
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	20
75 to 84	53
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	83

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis Sai Hin Lam, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Louis Sai Hin Lam, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Louis Sai Hin Lam, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 2010. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (2010)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2013)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Louis Sai Hin Lam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Beachwood Family Health Center

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,553 ION $3,000	Da Vinci Surgical System $553
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,282 GENERAL PULMONARY $448	GENERAL - PULMONARY $294	EXPECT $137	Alair $44	GENERAL BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY $25	Other $334
Ethicon Inc.	$474 Monarch Platform $474
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$327 BREO $162	INCRUSE $91	ANORO ELLIPTA $63	ANORO $12
Covidien LP	$303 superDimension $303
Other	$751 ALIYA SYSTEM $156	iCAST $143	CFN PleurX $107	DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $102	Photofrin $92	Other $151

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,011
Education	$3,000
Travel and Lodging	$679

Biography

Dr. Louis Lam practices adult pulmonology. These areas are among Dr. Lam's clinical interests: lung cancer, intensive care, and bronchoscopy. He studied medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. His medical residency was performed at Cleveland Clinic. He is affiliated with Beachwood Family Health Center and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.