Ding S. Lam, MD

The hospital has a fat Asian woman, she met her friend, and called her friend cut in line to the front of us.
This is very terrible and can not believe it…
that’s terrible! But good Doctor. Very nice. Bad fat Asian woman, good doctor!

Nice doctor, I have been coming here since I was a little kid… I am sad to be growing up because that means I won’t get to see him anymore! He is very experienced and everyone who works here is so sweet. The wait can be long sometimes even if you make an appointment but I would only trust Dr. Lam so I am willing to wait. Also he initiates conversation with you he’s not just trying to hurry and finish with you. He takes the time to get to know you which is very sweet

Dr. Ding Lam is AMAZING!!!
He’s a super nice doctor. My two girls are his patients since born (from hospital to now). Indeed, patience is needed as a pediatrician and Dr. Lam is the right doctor to go to. He helps and patiently explain all the questions you have. From health to behaviors to family education, he knows it all. And if needed, he will give you samples to try first (like formula, medicine, ointment etc.) before you waste money on it.
Receptionist, Angela, is very nice too. She never give me any annoying looks. And talk in a nice and soft voice.
This is the best pediatric office I will refer all my friends!
FYI: This office do not accept Medi-​Cal insurance and some HMO plans. Suggest to go around 10:30am to 11am, less wait time!

Dr. Ding Lam is a wonderful pediatrician. He is patient, kind and loving. He goes above and beyond to explain to you his diagnosis and never rushes through any visits. Thus, I debated about taking a star off for the long wait but decided that because I expect to get his full attention, I too, need to respect his attentiveness with other patients and as a result, the long wait. The wait isn’t always terrible. There are times when there is no wait or when the wait is very reasonable. I took my daughter in once for diarrhea, he took the time to get a sample and examined it under the microscope to make sure there are no complications. I have never visited a pediatrician as thorough as he is. Others merely listens to you impatiently and quickly scribbles a prescription to send you off your way. My daughter is 7 and he also speaks to her directly about how she could help in taking care of her own health. His staff are as nice. If you took the time to remember their names and addressed them by it, they appreciate it (and who wouldn’t?).
My ONLY complaint is that I wished the waiting room had a section for patients who are coughing or who are contagious. I hate going in for a flu shot or a twisted ankle and be fearful that we may get sick during the wait.

So, I’ve been coming to Dr. Ding Lam ever since I was a baby. I would have to say that this doctor is probably the best I could ask for. He has always been good to me. Dr. Ding Lam is a very nice doctor that actually cares for his patients. Every time I go visit, he asks me about my life and school and such. He kind of looks out for me which makes me feel more personal and open. He definitely has the experience that makes a good doctor plus more.
Probably the only problem I would have is the long wait. You could be waiting for hours even if you have an appointment. There really isn’t much to do in the waiting room, so you probably have to bring something to do or sleep.

4.0…(-1stars for the atrociously long wait)
Dr. Lam has been my pediatrician since I was born. Obviously I no longer go to him, but I had to get my medical records recently so I’ve had some interaction with the staff. The doctor had been my primary care for 22yrs– from the day I was born til I went to college. Since he was a family friend + a family friend to our other family friends, he would save flu shots for me and my dad, etc. for a Saturday that I drove up from college (uncharged since we’re adults).
Unfortunately since the doc is one of the few practitioners open on a Saturday, so it does get extremely crowded. The average wait time is 2−3hrs, if you’re lucky. But he’s a good doc– according to my mom, he’s never mis-​diagnosed me. He was also my brother’s pediatrician and I think still is (since lil bro is still a minor).

Dr. Lam has been my doctor since I was born, unfortunately I had to change doctor’s for a couple years due to insurance issues and that definitely took my health downhill. However, when my mom found out Dr. Lam was under my plan, she jumped on the chance and switched me back. When I went back, Dr. Lam definitely nursed me back to health. I like how he tells it like it is, at first I hated it because he made me cut out certain items from my diet (like nuts, beans, etc.) due to my condition. However, I now understand why he does so. In addition to that, he is a part time counselor. Almost every time I go in, he would ask how was school and my future career plans and etc. It’s kind of refreshing to see a doctor care about their patients that way. I think it means something when a lot of people you know chose him as their doctor, that means he is very experienced in what he does! I am 19 now and he has been suggesting that I move on to another doctor since he is a pediatrician, hopefully I can still have him as my doctor till I am 21 at least !

Yes, the wait is super long. Nurses are rude and bad face. Dr Lam is not our usual pediatrician, but I took my boys there last year during flu season to get their shots since everywhere else didn’t have the vaccines. Yes, he personally administer the shots, BUT that was all he did. And guess what, the bill came from insurance, and he charged the visit as a well-​child checkup (annual physical). Nowadays, insurance companies only cover one physical checkup per year. He totally wasted our one checkup for the year. I went back and argue with him saying that he didn’t check them other than just administering the shot, and how could that be counted as an annual checkup, and obviously, he wasn’t willing to budge. We have visited many doctors and every time we go in for just a vaccination shot, it’s charged as a nurse visit + the administration of the shots. Another doctor that goes after your money!

Horrible doctor who doesn’t listen, doesn’t empathize and instead of creating a sense of positivity, creates a feeling of hopelessness. I went to a visit with my sister regarding an issue that my niece was having (as she tells me that he’s always in a bad mood when she sees him so she’s too intimidated to ask him about my niece’s issue). Being a physician myself, I am ashame to say that how he treated my family was not only unprofessional and rude but outright inhumane. This was service at the bottom most of the pit. Caring and Patient he is DEFINITELY not. If you can go to someone else, please do. If you want details about my niece’s encounter. please email me.

Yes the nurses might be a tad rude, but who wouldn’t be when there’s always a billion patients there because Dr. Ding Lam is such a popular doctor. He is sooo patient and is truly a caring doctor. He takes his time and makes sure that all his patients are doing well and all their questions are answered before he goes onto caring for his next patient. I’ve been coming here since I was 8 or 9, and now I’m almost 23… unfortunately Dr. Lam wants me to move on because he is a pediatrician but I don’t want to leave because not only can I honestly say, he’s the best doctor I’ve ever had (and trust me I get sick a lot so I’ve been to many), he has become like a life-​mentor who truly cares about your life, and well-​being. It’s like hitting two birds with one stone when you go to Dr. Dinglam, medical doctor and counselor. Dr. DINGLAM IS AWESOME!