Annemarie Lam, MD Palliative Care in Mountain View, CA

Annemarie Lam, MD, specializes in palliative care. She helps patients who have serious health conditions manage symptoms and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Lam understands that making medical decisions, especially during stressful times, is challenging for patients and their families. With compassion and clarity, Dr. Lam supports patients every step of the way, helping them understand their options so they can make choices that feel right for them. She also collaborates closely with each patient's broader medical team to coordinate care and ensure that treatment aligns with the priorities and values of both patient and family.

"I am inspired by the courage my patients display in the face of adversity," she shares. "They continuously teach me life lessons."

Dr. Lam is proud to be part of the El Camino Health team. "Currently, very few health systems are building out their palliative care programs," she notes. "El Camino Health's decision to expand its program demonstrates its commitment to delivering the highest-quality patient care."

Dr. Lam is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Outside of work, Dr. Lam enjoys spending time with her husband and friends. She loves hiking, practicing yoga, building and collecting Lego sets, completing jigsaw puzzles and crocheting.