David W Lam

Dr. David W Lam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His academic appointment falls under the broader School of Medicine at this prestigious New York institution.

Dr. Lam specializes in Endocrine, Diabetes and Bone Diseases, with research interests focused on diabetes management and complications. His work spans clinical trials investigating cardiovascular aspects of diabetes, precision medicine approaches for diabetic kidney disease, and culturally tailored dietary interventions for hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes.

His selected publications demonstrate a strong focus on translational research that bridges clinical practice with innovative treatment approaches. Recent work includes the SOTA-P-CARDIA Trial examining sotagliflozin for heart failure in patients without diabetes, patient-centered dietary approaches for hospitalized diabetic patients, and precision medicine applications for early-stage diabetic kidney disease.

Dr. Lam maintains active clinical practice at Mount Sinai while contributing to academic medicine through research and teaching. His office is located at the Atran Berg Laboratory Building on Madison Avenue in New York City.