Dr. Stephen Lam

Dr. Stephen Lam, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Stephen Lam is a pulmonologist at BC Cancer in Vancouver, Canada. He is known for early detection of lung cancer.

Dr. Lam leads lung cancer early detection research at BC Cancer and the University of British Columbia. His team co-developed the PanCan model that estimates whether a lung nodule found on CT is cancer, now used in screening programmes worldwide.

About Dr. Stephen Lam – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Stephen Lam, MD, FRCPC
• Credentials: MD, FRCPC
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Lung cancer screening; lung nodules; autofluorescence bronchoscopy
• Current Role: Professor of Medicine, University of British Columbia; Distinguished Scientist and lung cancer early detection lead, BC Cancer
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: BC Cancer
• Address: BC Cancer – Vancouver, 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L3, Canada
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: bccancer.bc.ca
• Appointments: Referral is usually needed; BC residents may be eligible for the provincial lung screening programme
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Stephen Lam:

• Lung cancer screening
• Lung nodules
• Early lung cancer detection with bronchoscopy

Education and training:

• Medical School and Training: Institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialist Certification: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (respirology); confirm on the provincial college register
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: BC Cancer; University of British Columbia; Vancouver General Hospital

Insurance

Insured hospital and physician services are covered by the provincial health plan for eligible residents, usually with a referral from a family doctor. Out-of-province and international patients should ask the hospital’s billing office before the visit. No private plan list is published for Dr. Stephen Lam.

Fees

No consultation fee applies to insured residents. Uninsured or international patients are billed by the hospital; request an estimate in advance.

Professional Information

• Co-developer of the PanCan (Brock) lung nodule malignancy model
• Leader of the Pan-Canadian Early Detection of Lung Cancer Study

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• BC Cancer Research profile
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Stephen Lam known for?

Dr. Stephen Lam is known for early detection of lung cancer.

Where does Dr. Stephen Lam practice?

He practices at BC Cancer in Vancouver, Canada.

What conditions does Dr. Stephen Lam treat?

He focuses on lung cancer screening and lung nodules.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Stephen Lam?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with BC Cancer before you visit.

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with BC Cancer.