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Patrick Chung Kay Tam

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Infectious Diseases

Overview


I specialize in the management of infections in immunocompromised patients including but not limited to patients prior to and following solid organ transplantation, and patients with hematological malignancies complicated by infection. I am particularly interested in assessing risk factors for infections, optimizing diagnostics, and providing patient-centered clinical care in immunocompromised hosts.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Medicine · 2022 - Present Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Medicine

Recent Publications


Cytomegalovirus Infection After CD-34 Selected Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Systemic Sclerosis.

Journal Article Transpl Infect Dis · November 28, 2025 BACKGROUND: Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) is increasingly used to treat systemic sclerosis (SSc). Data on post-AHSCT infections, including cytomegalovirus (CMV) in this population, are limited. This study aimed to assess risk f ... Full text Link to item Cite

Impact of HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device infection on outcomes following heart transplant.

Journal Article J Heart Lung Transplant · November 13, 2025 BACKGROUND: Infectious complications are common in patients implanted with HeartMate 3 (HM3) left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). Despite these issues, some patients with LVAD-specific infection are ultimately considered for heart transplant (HT). The i ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hepatitis B Virus NAT Positive Donors in Non-Hepatic Organ Transplant: Quantifying Viral Loads to Optimize Recipient Risk Stratification and Management in the Prevention of Donor-Derived Infection.

Journal Article Clin Transplant · July 2025 Transplantation is one of the few life-saving therapies for patients with end-stage organ disease, yet organ availability remains restrictive. Expanding donors to include those with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, incorporating HBV nucleic acid amplific ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Wollongong (Australia) · 2012 M.B.B.S.