DerekJLamMD

Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)

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

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Office
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
# PV-01
Portland, OR 97239
Phone+1 503-494-8135

Fax+1 503-494-4631

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.

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

Validation of Sleep Questionnaires in the Down Syndrome Population Start of enrollment: 2018 Jun 25
Active, not recruiting
Not Applicable

PubMed

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy Predicts Subjective Outcomes of Adenotonsillectomy.
Derek J Lam, Andrea Hildebrand, Thuan Nguyen, Lourdes Quintanilla-Dieck, Grace X Tan
The Laryngoscope. 2025-01-01
Untangling Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Adenotonsillectomy, and Weight-Beyond the Surgery.
Nikhila P Raol, David F Smith, Derek J Lam
JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2024-10-01
Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Infant and Newborn.
Jillian N Sanford, Derek J Lam
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2024-06-01

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

Welcome to the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting Program ScheduleSeptember 16th, 2024

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