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Vincent Lam

Vincent Lam, MD

Medical Oncology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Vincent Lam

Professional Titles

  • Director, Thoracic Oncology Clinical Research Program
  • Director, Esophageal Cancer Research Program

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Oncology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Lam treats patients with lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, and other thoracic cancers. He directs the Thoracic Oncology Clinical Research Program and the Esophageal Cancer Research Program at Johns Hopkins.

Dr. Lam is a clinical and translational researcher with a focus on cancer genomics, liquid biopsies, and novel immunotherapies such as vaccines and cell therapies. He has been recognized with a Conquer Cancer Foundation/ASCO Career Development Award, an LCFA/IASLC/BMS Young Investigator Award, and as a Gilead Research Scholar.

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Research Interests

Cancer Genomics, Biomarkers, Cellular Immunotherapies

Honors

  • LCFA/IASLC/BMS Young Investigator Award, Lung Cancer Foundation of America, 1/15/20
  • Career Development Award, ASCO Conquer Cancer, 7/1/19

Memberships

  • NRG Oncology Lung Committee
  • NRG Oncology Developmental Therapeutics RT Subcommittee
  • American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • American Association of Cancer Research (AACR)
  • International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
  • Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC)

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 300 Mason Lord Drive, Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD 21224
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  2. Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
    • 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Maryland Medical Center, Hematology and Oncology, 2016
  • Residency: Stanford Health Care, Internal Medicine, 2013
  • Medical Education: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, MD, 2010

Insurance

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Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

96 ratings, 37 reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Overall Rating by Patient
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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Wonderful doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Dr. Lam was knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    I could not imagine a better health care team than Dr. Vincent Lam and [staff] RN. I have complete confidence that in the care they provide.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    The provider provided excellent service in communicating my options.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    I feel confident that I am receiving excellent care. Dr. Lam is clearly very knowledgeable, but what truly stands out is the time and thought he puts into every appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr. Vincent Lam is a very caring and very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Dr. Lam is always very kind, professional and knowledgeable. I always feel like he cares about me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Excellent and caring doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr.Lam is an excellent oncologist. He oversees my care in a conscientious and calm manner. He is friendly, considerate, and very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr. Lam is highly knowledgeable provider for the condition I have. I trust him completely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr. Lam is a scientist that I respect and love. He does attempt to cure our cancer.This visit, I appreciated that I spend the whole time with him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    There is good reason for Dr Lam to be internationally recognized as one of the best in his field. All around gifted

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Dr. Lam was an excellent communicator . He went above and beyond for me during my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Dr Lam continues to ensure that I am receiving the best possible care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Dr. Lam is wonderful! I travel almost 400 miles to see him each year, as he is a specialist in my particular type of cancer. Dr. Lam truly cares about his patients and gives more than 100% to help. His knowledge is tremendous as well as his kindness and compassion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Kind, courteous, & knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    I liked meeting and speaking with Dr. Lam. He went over what is currently being done in my treatment plan. I feel was thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr. Lam always takes his time and explains things in an easy to understand way. His positive personality always brightens my day. His knowledge and care for lung cancer is amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Dr. Lam explained things well. When asked, he provided details of his current research.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    He is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    The provider is excellent! He cares and is ready for next steps. His words also brought me great comfort and hope.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    He was very good at explanation about my disease. Also he gave me very useful advice for treatment. I think he was a real specialist for my disease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr. Lam was very knowledgeable, very informative, very responsive to my questions and concerns, and is an excellent provider of care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Dr. Lam is truly an exceptional oncologist - both brilliant and deeply compassionate. He possesses excellent medical knowledge that remains current, and he is also an outstanding communicator who listens effectively and explains things with clarity. I am very grateful for his expert advice, patience and the genuine care he demonstrates toward my father during his challenging treatment journey. Having a physician who combines superior medical expertise with such a caring approach has been invaluable and we feel very lucky.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Awesome at what he does

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Dr Lam is,awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Dr Vincent Lam MD, is a very knowledgeable and experienced doctor in the filed of oncology.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Dr. Lam and his team are always caring, take their time, and extremely knowledgeable to help explain everything. I never feel like I'm rushed out, he's always listening and helping.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Very knowledgeable and care about patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Dr. Lam is very considerate, engaged, and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Visit was for a second opinion. Excellent information.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    As usual excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Dr. Lam was very informative on my [ ] cancer and was very easy to talk to. He spent a full hour discussing my condition and treatment options. I'm very satisfied with my visit as nd will follow up with him regularly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Excellent knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Provider is always very professional, respectful, and patient. The provider listens very well, and always provides great advice/counsel.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    I appreciate how well Dr. Lam communicated information to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    I appreciate that Dr. Lam took time to engage with the medical questions I had written out ahead of time, as well as ones I brought to the meeting.