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Emily Ka Yi Tam, MD, MPH

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Emily Ka Yi Tam, MD, MPH
Mary Bridge Children's

Emily Ka Yi Tam, MD, MPH

  • 4.8 / 5 (149 ratings)

Medical Specialties: Pediatric Ophthalmology

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Provider Bio

Emily Ka Yi Tam, MD, MPH, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in caring for children and adults. In addition to treating vision conditions, the procedures she performs include eye muscle realignment, cataract removal, lens implant, tear duct probing, removal of eyelid lesions and eyelid repair.

Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional School: David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
Residency: Boston University Medical Center, Ophthalmology (Boston, MA)
Fellowship: Seattle Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Ophthalmology (Seattle, WA)
Medical Groups: Mary Bridge Children's, MultiCare
Research:

Tam EK, Port A, Martin D, Fridman G, Ness S, Siegel NH. Ocular syphilis resurgence in an urban underserved community in the United States. Int J Ophthalmol. 2022 Aug 18;15(8):1357-1362. doi: 10.18240/ijo.2022.08.20. PMID: 36017039; PMCID: PMC9358170.

Liebman DL, Tam EK, Lithgow MY, Kane JE, Fischbein NJ, Lefebvre DR, Chwalisz BK, Gaier ED. Optic Perineuritis Associated With Cryptococcal Meningitis Presenting With a "Hot Orbit" in a Patient With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. J Neuroophthalmol. 2022 Mar 23. doi: 10.1097/WNO.0000000000001538. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35421041.

Tam EK, Laver NV, Thakore-James M, et al. ARHGEF-10 gene mutation presenting as orbital inflammatory syndrome. BMJ Case Reports. 2022;15:e245475.

Tam EK, Elhusseiny AM, Shah AS, Mantagos IS, VanderVeen DK. Etiology and outcomes of childhood glaucoma at a tertiary referral center. J AAPOS. 2022 Apr 7:S1091-8531(22)00064-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2021.12.009. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35398512.

Tam EK, Harrell M, Siegel N. Understanding the Lack of Under-represented Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Ophthalmology. Journal of Academic Ophthalmology. 2021. Doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1736495

Tam EK, Dong X. Survey of Residency Directors' Views on Entrepreneurship. JMIR Med Educ. 2021 Apr 14;7(2):e19079. doi: 10.2196/19079. PMID: 33851929; PMCID: PMC8082379.

Tam EK, De Arrigunaga S, Shah M, Kefella H, Soriano S, Rowe S. Patient and Clinician Satisfaction With Shared Medical Appointments for Glaucoma. Semin Ophthalmol. 2021 Mar 15:1-6. doi: 10.1080/08820538.2021.1896758. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33720810.

Tam, EK, Ness S, Peeler, C. Exudative Hemorrhagic Retinopathy Related to All-Trans Retinoic Acid Differentiation Syndrome in a Patient with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2021; 14(2). PMID: 33614465

Tam EK, Mehravaran S, Young A, Duarte PB, Mondino K, Coleman AL. Relationship between Geography and Refractive Error from the UCLA Preschool Vision Program. Ophthalmic Epidemiol. 2020;:1-7. PMID: 32669011

Elhusseiny AM, Jamerson EC, Menshawey R, Tam EK, El Sayed YM. Collector Channels: Role and Evaluation in Schlemm’s Canal Surgery. Current Eye Research. 2019;. PMID: 32449380

Tam EK, Gilbert AL. Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2019; 30(6):467-471. PMID: 31449087

Leng Y, Tam EK, Falavarjani KG, Tsui I. Effect of Age and Myopia on Retinal Microvasculature. Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers Imaging Retina. 2018;49(12):925-931. PMID: 30566699

Tam EK, Lonngi M, Demer JL. MRI findings of contralateral oculomotor nerve palsy in Parry-Romberg syndrome. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2018;10:81-83. PMID: 29780922

Tam EK, Golchet P , Yung M, Decroos C, Spirn M, Lehman Clark L, Ambresin A, Tsui I. Ischemic Central Retinal Vein Occlusion in the Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Era. Retina, 2018: 38(2), 292-298. PMID: 28207609

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  • 4.8 Provider showed concern
  • 4.8 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.8 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.8 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.7 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8 out of 5 (149 ratings, 15 comments)
  • Jun, 14 2024
    I was blown away at how kind she was. She explained everything in detail and took her time to make sure I understood. 5 stars and more!
  • May, 30 2024
    Dr. Tam is amazing! We feel blessed to have her on my son's care team.
  • May, 23 2024
    Dr. Tam is an excellent physician in all aspects: thoroughness, compassion, efficiency, pleasantness.
  • Mar, 9 2024
    The doctor was so friendly and great with my child.
  • Mar, 8 2024
    Dr. Tam and the assistant were through and described very thing that was happening clearly.
  • Feb, 29 2024
    Dr. Tam was thorough in her examination and assessment and responded very clearly to my questions and concerns.
  • Jan, 16 2024
    Zero worry for the entire time we were in the waiting room and inside the room. And very little time to examine it and then I have to take it back for the full exam. Too bad.
  • Oct, 29 2023
    The Doctor listened to her history and had a pretty good idea right away what was wrong.. Trying to find out what's really going on and how to treat it, I felt a little rushed through some of my questions, though since we were a last minute issue I realize she had other patients too. I hope that during the next appointment, I will get the opportunity to ask more questions.