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Richard Lam, MD
Research Director
richard@prostateoncology.com

A board-certified internist and oncologist, Richard Lam, M.D., has been specializing full time in the treatment of prostate cancer since 2001. He is director of clinical research at Prostate Oncology Specialists, Inc.

Dr. Lam has written numerous articles based on his research. He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. He also provides free prostate cancer management advice to patients at “Patient to Physician,” which can be found at www.pcri.org. Dr. Lam continues to promote prostate cancer awareness and education by giving lectures at various medical conferences and prostate support groups. He is researching the side effects of testosterone inactivating pharmaceuticals, especially its effects on bone integrity.

Dr. Lam received his undergraduate degree in biology, magma cum laude, at UCLA. He then went on to earn his medical degree at UCLA School of Medicine before completing his residency training in the specialty of Internal Medicine at UCLA Center of Health Sciences. He completed his oncology and hematology fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

He resides in Marina del Rey, CA.