Dr. Byron Lam, MD
Dr. Byron Lam, MD is an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mount Sinai Medical Center and Kettering Health Dayton. He is accepting new patients.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
900 NW 17th St Miami, FL 33136At a Glance
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Byron L Lam, MD is a clinician and a researcher with a focus in neuro-ophthalmology, hereditary retinal disease, and ophthalmic epidemiology. He is a professor of ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Miller...read morebiography
Byron L. Lam, M.D. is a clinician and a researcher with a focus in neuro-ophthalmology, hereditary retinal disease, and ophthalmic epidemiology. He is a professor of ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Miller...read moreOphthalmology
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Bascom Palmer Eye Inst
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of Illinois
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Residency HospitalBoston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1986
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- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 32
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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