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Derek Lam, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Portland, OR, OHSU Hospital

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Otolaryngology (ENT) • Portland, OR

Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)

Associate Professor, Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, OR Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med

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Summary

  • Dr. Derek Lam is an otolaryngologist in Portland, OR and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Legacy Emanuel and Oregon Health and Science University Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine, completed his residency at the University of Washington, and a pediatric otolaryngology fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He specializes in pediatric otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat) and advanced sleep surgery in both adults and children. He is experienced in pediatric otolaryngology, pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery, tonsils / adenoids, laryngoscopy / bronchoscopy, aerodigestive disorders, and complex airway reconstruction. He is the director of the sleep surgery program at OHSU including the hypoglossal nerve stimulator implant and the surgical director of the pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic at OHSU. In addition to his clinical pursuits, he is an active clinical researcher and has NIH funding to study pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.

Education & Training

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2010 - 2012
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2004 - 2010
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2010 - 2012
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2003 - 2010
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy Findings in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea with vs Without Obesity or down Syndrome  
    Henry A Milczuk, Derek J Lam, JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

Grant Support

  • Developing a Predictive Model of the Outcome of Adenotonsillectomy for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea SyndromeNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute2016–2021
  • Sleep Apnea In Children With Craniofacial AnomaliesNational Institute Of Dental &Craniofacial Research2005

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Derek Lam, Dr. Derek Lam, MD, Dr. D Lam, Dr. Derek J Lam