John Richard Lamm Jr., MD

Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 231 ratings
John Richard Lamm Jr., MD

About John Richard Lamm Jr., MD

Dr. Lamm is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in brain and spine surgery, including functional neurosurgery.  Dr. Lamm possesses expertise in the surgical treatment of brain, spine and peripheral nerve disease. In addition to general neurosurgery, he has specialized training in brain and spine trauma, peripheral nerve surgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery.

Fascinated by the quickly advancing field of neuroscience, Dr. Lamm enjoys the opportunity to apply newfound discoveries to real-life situations and change people’s lives for the better. He approaches his medical practice with the golden rule, caring for patients the way he would want his physician to care for him. Dr. Lamm believes that this starts with tailoring individualized care to every patient he has the privilege to treat.

Dr. Lamm earned his medical degree in 2013 from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He completed a neurosurgery residency and a fellowship in functional neurosurgery at the University of Kentucky in 2018.

Originally from Greenville, North Carolina, Dr. Lamm enjoys Hampton Roads for the surrounding water, great seafood and close proximity to his extended family. Outside of work, he can be found sailing, woodworking or gardening. Dr. Lamm and his wife have three children.

Education

Medical: East Carolina University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery

Locations

Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists Newport News

12200 Warwick Boulevard, 410, Newport News, VA 23601

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Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists Williamsburg

120 Kings Way, 2600, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
4.8
Based on 231 ratings
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December 07, 2025
I was so surprised[...] Lamm actually listed to my concerns and did not talk in a condescending manner that many physicians speak to a patient. They were great!
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December 06, 2025
Assessment of my back issue and associated conversations about treatment. Options were straightforward and greatly contributed to my comfort in making a decision about follow on surgery.
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December 05, 2025
Excellent all around
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December 03, 2025
PA [...] and Dr. Lamm were great!
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November 23, 2025
Dr. Lamm was very thorough and informative. He displays a genuine and sincere concern for the Issues I possess. Outstanding Personality.
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November 10, 2025
Great job to the staff and great experience
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November 08, 2025
Dr Lamm was very kind and very through about the procedure that he would be performing.
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November 06, 2025
Dr Lamm was great.
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October 30, 2025
Good experience
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October 23, 2025
Very caring, showed great respect
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October 07, 2025
Great doctors!
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October 03, 2025
Terrific
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October 02, 2025
Dr Lamm has a great bedside manner, is attentive and provides excellent information when questioned. I'll definitively seek his surgical skills should my condition call for it in the future.
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September 26, 2025
My experience was good
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September 22, 2025
Couldn't be better
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September 07, 2025
Very good
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September 06, 2025
Very compassionate team and willing to answer all questions
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August 31, 2025
Was very informative,professional. Explained everything to my condition, concerns in very upstanding way.
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August 16, 2025
I was very pleased with Dr. Lamm .he showed great concern about my medical problem.
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July 28, 2025
Doctor Lamm and his staff are AMAZING! I had terribly lower back and leg pain. I could barely walk any distance. I am back to walking the beaches and trails again!
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