Dr. Lum was born and raised in Hawaii where he graduated from Kamehameha Schools. He has been intrigued by the Sciences since childhood, and decided early on to dedicate his career to helping his community by attending medical school and becoming a physician.

He pursued his medical degree at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii where he completed his studies in 1997. Always looking for excitement and high energy, he completed an Emergency Medicine Residency at Summa Health System in Ohio.

Through his training, Dr. Lum remained clear about his desire to return home and began practicing Emergency Medicine at Kuakini Medical Center. Over the span of two decades, he  held several Physician Leadership positions from 2000 to 2019. His many professional and administrative accomplishments landed him at the helm of the ‘Ekahi Health Lifestyle Management Programs as Medical Director from 2016 to 2020.

In 2020, he took his talents to the healthcare insurance industry. As the Medical Director of MDX Hawaii, he led a large team through innovative implementation of clinical services and related reimbursement for Medicare beneficiaries and their providers.

In 2022, Dr. Lum joined WorkStar and currently serves as Medical Director of Occupational Health. With a passion for keeping workplaces safe and healthy, he specializes in promoting employee well-being and preventing work-related injuries.

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