John Richard Lamm Jr., MD

Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 144 ratings
John Richard Lamm Jr., MD

About John Richard Lamm Jr., MD

Dr. Lamm is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in brain and spine surgery, including functional neurosurgery.  Dr. Lamm possesses expertise in the surgical treatment of brain, spine and peripheral nerve disease. In addition to general neurosurgery, he has specialized training in brain and spine trauma, peripheral nerve surgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery.

Fascinated by the quickly advancing field of neuroscience, Dr. Lamm enjoys the opportunity to apply newfound discoveries to real-life situations and change people’s lives for the better. He approaches his medical practice with the golden rule, caring for patients the way he would want his physician to care for him. Dr. Lamm believes that this starts with tailoring individualized care to every patient he has the privilege to treat.

Dr. Lamm earned his medical degree in 2013 from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He completed a neurosurgery residency and a fellowship in functional neurosurgery at the University of Kentucky in 2018.

Originally from Greenville, North Carolina, Dr. Lamm enjoys Hampton Roads for the surrounding water, great seafood and close proximity to his extended family. Outside of work, he can be found sailing, woodworking or gardening. Dr. Lamm and his wife have three children.

Education

Medical: East Carolina University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Locations

Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists Newport News

12200 Warwick Boulevard, 410, Newport News, VA 23601

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Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
4.8
Based on 144 ratings
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November 24, 2024
Dr L was excellent! Very helpful and kind with a great bedside manner and a great smile.
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November 12, 2024
Awesome group
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November 02, 2024
Honest and knowledgeable.
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October 18, 2024
Dr Lamm and team are amazing
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October 04, 2024
Excellent experience.
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September 28, 2024
Dr Lamm was very up front about his own concerns regarding the possibility of surgery, which I greatly appreciated.
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September 24, 2024
Good
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September 21, 2024
The doctor discussed what everything about my X-rays and the next steps.
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September 17, 2024
Dr. Lamm has answered every question and concern I've had.
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September 08, 2024
All was good.
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August 31, 2024
A good experience outside of the pain after surgery.
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August 26, 2024
Very good
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August 22, 2024
All providers were knowledgeable and throughly explained my situation and treatment options. It was a perfect patient experience
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August 08, 2024
Dr. Lamm listen to my questions and answered all of them
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August 05, 2024
Excellent experience
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July 27, 2024
Very pleased.
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July 26, 2024
Everyone is very courteous and helpful and know what they're doing.
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July 18, 2024
Just great
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July 11, 2024
Very good
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July 02, 2024
Both NP & MD were clear about my health issues as well as treatment options and likely outcomes of treatment options
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