John Richard Lamm Jr., MD

Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.7
Based on 215 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, 2200, 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
4.7
Based on 215 ratings
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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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July 26, 2025
He was a good listener, very knowledgeable and explained everything so I could understand- and answered any questions I had.
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July 24, 2025
Dr. Lamm gave me several options to treat back pain and he answered all of my questions.
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July 24, 2025
Dr. Lamm is a miracle worker! I am so grateful to him for the great outcome I received after spine surgery. As soon as I woke up from anesthesia, I realized all my nerve pain was gone. This has significantly changed my life for the better!
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July 17, 2025
So far, great experience. Let's see how my surgery goes before recommendation.
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June 23, 2025
Good
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June 22, 2025
Good
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May 29, 2025
I felt like Dr Lamm and his PA are fabulous. I actually felt listened to and had a full physical exam that helped confirm my diagnosis. Thank you for being so great!
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May 22, 2025
I really did like Dr. Lamm.
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May 20, 2025
Satisfied
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May 18, 2025
Excellent care
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May 14, 2025
Very friendly and sooooo easy to talk to.I will recommend
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May 09, 2025
Very good
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May 08, 2025
Explained fully what my situation is.
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May 06, 2025
Wonderful approach.
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May 03, 2025
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this doctor and/or practice to anyone.
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April 16, 2025
Awesome
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April 10, 2025
Dr Lamm and Dr [...] are excellent clinicians! They are very good with making you at ease, welcome questions and make sure you are happy with your plan of care. I was extremely pleased!
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