Deborah Lam, MD

Undergraduate Education: BA, Chemistry, Northwestern University, 1996
Medical School: MD, Northwestern University School of Medicine, 2002
Internship: Internal Medicine, University of Washington, 2003
Residency: Ophthalmology, University of Washington, 2006
Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2008
Memberships: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) Sub Specialty Societies: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

Dr. Lam earned both her bachelor’s degree and medical degree from Northwestern University in Illinois. She then moved to Seattle to complete her internship and residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Dr. Lam earned both her bachelor’s degree and medical degree from Northwestern University in Illinois. She then moved to Seattle to complete her internship and residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Lam joined the faculty at UW Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology in 2008 as the Director of Consult and Ocular Trauma Services at Harborview Medical Center. She is currently the Chief of Eye Care Services at VA Puget Sound Health Care System where she practices full time.Dr. Lam lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband and two children.  She enjoys spending her free time with her family.

VA Puget Sound Health Care System

1660 S Columbian Way Bldg 100, Room 1D-146 Seattle, WA 98108 Clinic Phone: 206-764-2020 Clinic Fax: 206-764-2477

Mailing Address: Department of Ophthalmology VA PSHCS 1660 S Columbian Way, S-112 OPH Seattle, WA 98108 Academic Phone: 206-764-2320

“I like to develop a partnership with my patients in their care.”

2011 Teacher of the Year Award, University of Washington, Department of Ophthalmology

1996 Chemistry Departmental Scholar Award

1996 Departmental Honors in Chemistry

Dr. Lam’s clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of a comprehensive range of eye conditions. These include such entities as cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, ocular surface diseases and eye trauma.

Dr. Lam’s research focuses on resident education, cataract surgery and uveitis.