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Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH

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(Dr. Charlene Lam, MD)
Specializes in: MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine (2010)
Professional interests include: injectable fillers, soft tissue problems, chemical peels, and more.
5 Capital Drive Suite 203
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH is a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Harrisburg, PA specializing in mohs-micrographic surgery. She graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH is affiliated with Penn State Health and THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP.

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Office Locations

5 Capital Drive Suite 203
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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200 Campus Drive Entrance 3
Hershey, PA 17033
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2221 Noll Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
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Some issues Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH can help you with:

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels remove the outer layer of the skin using chemical solutions, like glycolic acid and phenol. Although most commonly performed on the face, this non-surgical procedure may be done on the neck and hands as well. Chemical peels can treat the following:

  • Age spots
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Freckles
  • Rough skin
  • Sun-damaged skin
  • Acne

Before the procedure, a skin evaluation is done to determine which type of peel will produce the best results. Dark skin tends to respond well to light peels, while severely sun-damaged skin will likely benefit from a moderate or deep peel. Pre-treatment creams and sunscreen need to be applied every day for several weeks prior to the procedure. Doing this may help shorten the healing process.

During the peel, the area to be treated is cleaned thoroughly, and the chemical solution is applied on the skin for several minutes, which produces a stinging sensation. A neutralizing agent is then used, and the stinging sensation gradually goes away. For more intense peels, a cool compress may be placed on the area to relieve any stinging or burning, or the solution may be applied in intervals to limit exposure to the strong chemicals.

Following a light peel, there will be redness and swelling, which typically fade in a few days. Swelling after a moderate or deep peel may last for a week, and mild redness may continue for a few weeks. To help improve the final results of a peel, treated areas must be kept cool, moisturized, and protected from sunlight.

In The News 

“The cancer cluster includes both rural and metropolitan counties, meaning risks are not confined to remote areas or reserved for those most exposed to the outdoors, explained Charlene Lam,...”—"Skin cancer cluster found in Clinton, 14 other counties with or near farmland", The Express, November 2025
“"Remember, most sun damage is due to incidental exposure," said Charlene Lam, an associate professor of dermatology at Penn State Health, in an email interview.”—"Advice | The simple, science-backed routine for more youthful skin", Washington Post, October 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cancer surgery

By Affordability:

immunohistochemistry test
lab tests

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH performed more cancer surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for immunohistochemistry (IHC) test, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery 61
diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 61
skin procedures 61
skin surgery 61

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 94
Female 98
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 68
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery 229
diagnostic procedures 36
doctor visit 44
minor procedures 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 251
skin procedures 251
skin surgery 229
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 109
Female 105
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 79
85 and over 42
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 20
Dementia 12
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery 262
diagnostic procedures 33
doctor visit 44
minor procedures 18
plastic surgery procedures 29
reconstructive surgery 29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 286
skin procedures 286
skin surgery 262
tissue transfer 29
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 47

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 137
Female 116
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 26
Dementia 11
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery 269
diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 26
injections 14
minor procedures 13
plastic surgery procedures 19
reconstructive surgery 19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 269
skin procedures 269
skin surgery 269
tissue transfer 19
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 32

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 153
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 241
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 41
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 27
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery 325
doctor visit 34
minor procedures 16
plastic surgery procedures 31
reconstructive surgery 31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 325
skin procedures 325
skin surgery 325
tissue transfer 31
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 47

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 152
Female 128
Age
From 65 to 74 119
From 75 to 84 101
85 and over 47
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 24
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery 285
doctor visit 19
minor procedures 26
plastic surgery procedures 13
reconstructive surgery 13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 285
skin procedures 285
skin surgery 285
tissue transfer 13
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 39

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 135
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 228
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 27
Dementia 11
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery 302
doctor visit 20
minor procedures 25
plastic surgery procedures 14
reconstructive surgery 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 302
skin procedures 302
skin surgery 302
tissue transfer 14
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 39

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 131
Female 107
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 77
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 28
Dementia 8
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery 294
doctor visit 28
lab tests 16
minor procedures 26
plastic surgery procedures 15
reconstructive surgery 15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 294
skin procedures 294
skin surgery 294
tissue transfer 15
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 41

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 153
Female 94
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 234
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 86
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Dementia 7
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin surgery, skin procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery 340
doctor visit 14
lab tests 16
minor procedures 23
plastic surgery procedures 12
reconstructive surgery 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 340
skin procedures 340
skin surgery 340
tissue transfer 12
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 170
Female 118
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated as a mohs skin cancer surgeon in Harrisburg, PA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

cancer surgery 263
diagnostic procedures 27
doctor visit 28
injections 14
lab tests 16
minor procedures 19
plastic surgery procedures 19
reconstructive surgery 19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 268
skin procedures 268
skin surgery 263
tissue transfer 19
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 137
Female 107
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 78
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 88
85 and over 14
Less than 65 5
65 to 74 100

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Education & Training

Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center (2014)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Penn State Health
THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 768 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Harrisburg, PA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charlene C. Lam, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. $9,000
$9,000
Genentech USA, Inc. $1,210 Erivedge
$500
$710
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $197 STELARA
$197
GENZYME CORPORATION $125 LIBTAYO
$125
Allergan, Inc. $121 BOTOX
$60 		BOTOX COSMETIC
$39
$23
Other $106 BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator Model 4170
$74 		Asclera
$16 		BOTOX COSMETIC
$15
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $9,710
Food and Beverage $852
Education $197

Biography

Dr. Charlene Lam practices MOHS-micrographic surgery. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Clinical interests for Dr. Lam include laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic). She obtained her medical school training at Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine and performed her residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Her distinctions include: The Leadership Forum, 2016, American Academy of Dermatology; Preceptorship Award, 2013, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery; and Mentorship Award, 2013, Women’s Dermatologic Society. Dr. Lam is professionally affiliated with Penn State Health. She has an open panel in Harrisburg, PA according to Doctor.com.

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