Geoffrey T Lam, MD
Cardiothoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
About
About the Provider
As a thoracic surgeon, my goal is to treat you like a family member, caring for you with humility, respect, and dedication. Together, we come up with a treatment plan that incorporates your wishes and goals.
I am particularly passionate about minimally invasive and robotic surgery for lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, benign esophageal disease, pleural, and diaphragmatic diseases. These techniques can help minimize post-operative pain and speed up recovery time. I am also a clinical associate professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where I serve as the Associate Program Director for the cardiothoracic surgical fellowship program.
When I meet patients in the office for the first time, they often describe their fears, anxiety, and sadness after a frightening diagnosis. It is always so rewarding when I am able to help them return to their normal routine as quickly as possible.
Locations
- Corewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery - 221 Michigan St NE
- 221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Get Directions
- Phone: 616-459-7258
- Fax: 616-459-5215
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Cardiothoracic Surgery - Norton Shores
- 1675 East Mount Garfield Road, Suite 125, Muskegon, MI 49444
- Get Directions
- Phone: 616-459-7258
- Fax: 616-459-5215
Experience
Education
- Fellowship: New York University Langone Medical Center, Thoracic Surgery, 2015
- Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Surgery (General Surgery), 2012
- Internship: Emory University School of Medicine, Surgery (General Surgery), 2006
- Medical School: University of Hawaii J A Burns School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2005
Board Certifications
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2017
- Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2013
Insurance
- Aetna/Cofinity
- Align Senior Care MI
- BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Traditional
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross Complete
- Cigna
- Coventry First Health
- Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford
- Humana Military (Tricare East)
- McLaren Commercial
- McLaren Medicaid
- McLaren Medicare Advantage
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meridian AmBetter
- Meridian Complete (MI Health LINK) Dual Eligible
- Meridian Medicaid
- Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
- Molina Medicare
- Priority Health Choice Medicaid
- Priority Health HMO/PPO
- Priority Health Medicare Advantage
- Railroad Medicare
- Trinity Health Plan of MI
- UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
- United Health Care Commercial
- United Health Care Dual Complete
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
58 Ratings, 17 ReviewsCorewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2026
He explainedeverything excellantly!
- No RatingReviewed on 7/29/2026
Compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2026
I feel I had the best treatment I could ever have him and his team treated me and my family very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2026
He’s very good at explaining everything to you so you are able to understand. All tho he seems to kinda be in a rush. He does take the time to answer any questions you may have. I don’t mean this in a negative way. I know he is very busy with a lot of patients to look after. The only thing I wish he would have done is to have taken a moment to come visit me after the surgery, while I was still in the hospital. But one of his staff did come visit me the 2 days I was there. He also called me personally to tell me the results of the pathology testing after my procedure. I thought that to be a very kind thing to do. In place of a staff member or nurse calling me with the results. For me having to pick a surgeon out of the blue. I think I had the best experience possible. Thank you Dr. Lam and your team for the excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2026
After finding a surprising cancer diagnosis, Dr Lam informed all my specialists and then personally called me and went over the diagnosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Informative and reassuring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
He was extremely polite and listened to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Lam cares that you understand what he is going to do and what to expect from the procedures.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
He was caring and made the patient feel very confident in his knowledge and surgical ability.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Very thorough when explaining my upcoming surgery. Very at ease with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
He explained things in a way you could understand him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Provides clear explanations and listens carefully. Personal attention.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Great professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
A great listener and very patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Extremely thorough and explained everything real good. Great service, Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
A good listener and explains that you are able to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Like I said I felt good about seeing him and left feeling at ease about my up coming surgery.