Dr. Benjamin C. Tam, MD

Dr. Benjamin C. Tam, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
707 South Garfield Avenue, Floor 2, Alahambra, CA 91801

At a glance

5.00 stars (10 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 25 insurances
APWU, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from New York University
Works at Pacific Orthopedic
5.00
10 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.3

Recent reviews

Dr. Tam and his Office were really efficient and nice about booking my surgery and the follow up appt
Verified patient
I was very pleased with the visit. He explained the problem and solutions. He answered my questions and was honest and caring...I have complete confidence in him and the explanation he provided of the diagnosis.... I highly recommend him.... The office is very efficient.....
Verified patient

Office location

Pacific Orthopedic
707 South Garfield Avenue, Floor 2, Alahambra, CA, 91801

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In-network insurances

Aetna
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Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Lower back pain
Joint injury due to trauma
Knee replacement
Hip replacement
Arthritis
Pain in joint
Lower back pain
Joint injury due to trauma
Knee replacement
Hip replacement

More about Dr. Benjamin C. Tam, MD

Benjamin C. Tam, MD was born in Newark and grew up in Edison, New Jersey. He attended Johns Hopkins University and graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with general honors. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in 1992. He completed a General Surgery internship and his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at UCLA Medical Center before joining Pacific Orthopaedic Associates in 1997. Because of his keen interest in all aspects of orthopaedics, Dr. Tam initially chose to practice general orthopaedics. His perspective was that a general orthopaedic practice would allow him to serve the widest range of patients possible while simultaneously fulfilling his desire to be a “complete” orthopaedic surgeon. In recent years, he has developed a subspecialty interest in shoulder surgery, which has been ignited in large part by the many recent advances in arthroscopic shoulder techniques and shoulder reconstruction. Dr. Tam specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder surgery including rotator cuff repair and reverse shoulder replacement, knee arthroscopy, hip and knee replacement, and orthopaedic trauma. He is trained in Conformis custom knee replacement surgery and anterior-approach hip replacement. Dr. Tam is Board Certified and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a member of the Western Orthopaedic Association and the California Orthopaedic Association. As a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Western University of Health Sciences, he precepts medical students who rotate through the Pacific Orthopaedic clinic.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - New York University
University of California, Los Angeles, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery

Practice

Pacific Orthopedic

Affiliation

Methodist Hospital
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Garfield Medical Center
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional memberships

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
California Orthopaedic Association
Western Orthopaedic Association
American Medical Association

Awards and publications

Pasadena Top Docs 2013

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1306843255

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Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.30
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Tam and his Office were really efficient and nice about booking my surgery and the follow up appt
Verified patient
He is positive and personable. He is also reassuring, and his opinions are valuable to me.
Verified patient
very concern and understanding . Give good recommendations
Verified patient
great doctor, explains everything and is easy to talk to
Verified patient
I was very pleased with the visit. He explained the problem and solutions. He answered my questions and was honest and caring...I have complete confidence in him and the explanation he provided of the diagnosis.... I highly recommend him.... The office is very efficient.....
Verified patient
Overall excellent.
Great!
Verified patient
Verified patient
Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Benjamin C. Tam affiliated with?

Dr. Benjamin C. Tam is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, and Garfield Medical Center.

What practice does Dr. Benjamin C. Tam work with?

Dr. Benjamin C. Tam works with Pacific Orthopedic.

Where is Dr. Benjamin C. Tam's office located?

Dr. Benjamin C. Tam's office is located at 707 South Garfield Avenue, Alahambra, CA 91801.

Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin C. Tam have?

Dr. Benjamin C. Tam is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Benjamin C. Tam?

Dr. Benjamin C. Tam frequently sees patients for Hand Problems, Knee Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Benjamin C. Tam on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Benjamin C. Tam speak?

Dr. Benjamin C. Tam speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Benjamin C. Tam in reviews?

10 patients have reviewed Dr. Benjamin C. Tam. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.3/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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