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Dr Sy Lam
Family Physician
About Dr Lam
Edit profileDr. Sy Lam is a Family Physician practicing at Calgary West Medical Centre, 1107 37 St SW, Calgary, AB. With a rich background in both medicine and pharmacy, he delivers comprehensive care to patients of all ages, blending clinical expertise with a deep commitment to education and research. If you've received care from Dr. Lam, consider leaving a review to help others discover his thoughtful and evidence-based approach to family medicine.
Special interest
Dr. Lam’s clinical interests include geriatric medicine, pharmacology-informed chronic disease management, and community-based clinical research. He holds additional certification in the Care of the Elderly and serves as Medical Director for two large nursing homes in Calgary. His work spans hospitalist care at Rockyview General Hospital, rehabilitation at Glenmore Park Centre, and leadership in landmark studies such as HOPE and JUPITER, as well as drug development for Tamiflu, sitagliptin, and SGLT-2s.
Education and training
B.Sc., M.D., BScPharm, C.C.F.P., C.O.E., F.C.F.P.
Dr. Lam earned his MD from the University of Calgary and completed his Family Medicine residency locally. He is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Family Physicians (FCFP), holds a Certificate of Added Competence in Care of the Elderly (COE), and was previously a registered pharmacist in both Great Britain and Canada. He currently serves as an Associate Clinical Professor in Medicine at the University of Calgary.
Practice in Calgary West Medical Centre
Calgary West Medical Centre
- 1107 - 37 Street SW, Calgary, AB T3C 1S5
- (403) 246-7788
- (403) 242-8850
- http://www.calgarywestmedicalcentre.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
He practices at Calgary West Medical Centre, 1107 37 St SW, Calgary, AB T3C 1S5. The clinic can be reached at (403) 246-7788.
Yes, he holds a Certificate of Added Competence in Care of the Elderly and serves as Medical Director for two nursing homes, focusing on geriatric medicine and transitional care.
Absolutely—he has led and participated in numerous clinical trials, including the HOPE and JUPITER studies, and contributed to the development of medications like Tamiflu and sitagliptin.
Before becoming a physician, Dr. Lam was a registered pharmacist in Great Britain and Canada, and he integrates pharmacological expertise into his clinical decision-making.
Referrals may not be required—contact Calgary West Medical Centre directly to inquire about availability and scheduling.
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