Dr Chris Lam is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners with special interests in sports medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, skin cancer medicine and procedural general practice. He provides comprehensive care across all aspects of general practice, with particular expertise in the assessment and management of sports injuries, joint and tendon conditions, concussion, fracture care and exercise-related health concerns.
Dr Lam integrates clinical examination with point-of-care ultrasound to assist diagnosis and guide treatment, including ultrasound-guided injections where appropriate. Dr Lam also has a strong interest in skin cancer medicine and offers comprehensive skin cancer checks, skin lesion assessment, skin biopsies and minor surgical procedures. He is committed to the early detection and management of skin cancer and helping patients maintain lifelong skin health through regular surveillance and preventative care.
Alongside his work in general practice, Dr Lam has extensive experience working in elite sport. He currently holds medical roles across multiple NRL and NRLW programs, particularly the Newcastle Knights, and continues to provide sideline and match-day medical coverage for representative and professional sporting teams. This experience allows him to apply high-performance sports medicine principles to patients ranging from elite athletes to recreational sportspeople and active individuals.
Dr Lam also provides regular medical care for the boarding students at St Joseph’s College, supporting their health and wellbeing through the management of acute illness, injuries and ongoing health concerns. Dr Lam believes in delivering evidence-based, practical and patient-centred care.
He takes the time to understand each patient’s goals and works collaboratively to develop management plans tailored to their individual needs and lifestyle. Outside of medicine, Dr Lam is a keen runner and understands firsthand the importance of balancing performance, injury prevention and long-term health.
Men’s health, Paediatrics, dermatology, Musculoskeletal injuries, sports medicine, Cardiorespiratory medicine.
AHPRA number: MED0002226612
