Clinical Studies Resource Centre Member Toronto Western Research Institute (TWRI)
Research Interests
Dr. Lam's research focuses on geriatrics. His interest in this field is demonstrated through his completion of a fellowship in geriatric medicine and a MS in Family Medicine and Gerontology at the University of Minnesota, and he is also a board-certified geriatrician with the American Board of Medical Specialties. Dr. Lam is currently supervising family practice resident Dr. Leonard Bienenstock, who is developing a one-page clinical tool to help clinicians deal with elderly patients presenting with urinary incontinence.
Additional Appointments
Staff Family Physician, TWH
Staff Family Physician, TRI
Selected Publications
Canes & Walkers: A practical guide to prescribing. Geriatrics and Aging, vol. 12(5), June 2009.
Choosing the Correct Assistive Walking Aid for Patients, Canadian Family Physician, Dec. 2007.
Quality Improvement through the Introduction of Interdisciplinary Geriatric Hemodialysis Rehabilitation Care, American Journal of Kidney Diseases, July 2007.
Mailing Address
Primary Office Toronto Western Hospital West Wing 2nd Floor Rm 404 399 Bathurst St. Toronto, Ontario Canada M5T 2S8
