Even before Dr. Lum became a doctor, he knew he wanted to work with children, to help them become the best versions of themselves.  That desire has only grown deeper and stronger over the years.  Dr. Lum is passionate about caring for the whole child: body, mind and spirit.   He is equally passionate about improving the quality of health care.  After graduating from Punahou, he went to the Mainland and received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  Next, he moved to Chicago to do his residency in pediatrics at Children’s Memorial Hospital.  Most of his career has been in suburban Chicago in practice with three other pediatricians. In 2014 Dr. Lum scaled back his practice and became the Medical Director of a Chicago-based group of 250 pediatricians dedicated to the Quadruple Aim (improving quality, reducing wasteful spending, being more patient-focused, and renewing the joy of practice).  Recently he felt a strong need to return home, and did so in early 2020, becoming the Chief Medical Officer at Ko’olauloa Health Center and moving back into the house he grew up in. When not at work Dr. Lum enjoys nature photography, cooking, and bicycling.  He has been happily married for 39 years now and is the proud parent of 2 adult daughters, and grandparent of a delightful 1 ½ year old granddaughter.