Dr. Wendy Wong, MD
Palo Alto, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wong, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Wendy Wong, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wong is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wong’s office at (408) 523-3640.
What languages does Dr. Wong speak?
Dr. Wong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Wong typically treat?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Wong diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Wong. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Childhood Leukemia in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Wong typically perform?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Wendy Wong may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Wong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wong accept my insurance?
Dr. Wong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 523-3640 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wong accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Wong in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wong's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Immune Thrombocytopenia in Children Less Than 1 Year of Age
, 2013
MONTHLY RECOMBINT TISSUE PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLANTABLE CENTRAL VENOUS ACCESS
, 2013
The Role of Oxidative Stress in Pediatric Immune Thrombocytopenia
A novel splice donor mutation in the thrombopoietin gene leads to exon 2 skipping in a Filipino
, 2011
IMMUNE-MEDIATED THROMBOCYTOPENIA IN CHILDREN LESS THAN 1 YEAR OF AGE
, 2011
The role of vanin-1 and oxidative stress
, 2011
Identification of a Novel Splice Donor Mutation In the Thrombopoietin Gene In a Philippine Family
, 2010
Increased VNN1/PPARG Gene Expression Ratio
, 2009
Monthly recombint tissue plasminogen activator administration to implantable central venous access
, 2009
Idiopathic neutropenia of childhood is associated with Fas/FasL expression
, 2008
Elevated Vanin 1 and Advillin Expression Is Associated with Progression to Chronic ITP in Children
, 2008
SAFETY OF HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION IN CHILDREN LESS THAN THREE YEARS OF AGE
, 2008
Gene expression and pathway alysis of immune thrombocytopenic purpura
, 2008
Cold agglutinin syndrome in pediatric liver transplant recipients
, 2007
Role of Fas/FasL pathway in pediatric idiopathic neutropenia
, 2007
Identification of specific chemokines and apoptosis molecules in pediatric idiopathic neutropenia.
, 2006
Cold agglutinin syndrome in post-liver transplant patients on tacrolimus.
, 2006
Gene expression profile of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
, 2006
Gene expression profile of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
, 2006
Enhanced apoptosis to chemotherapeutic agents is dependent on NF kappa B
, 2004
Inhibition of NF-kappa B decreases c-Myc expression
, 2002
Bone marrow transplantation in children less than three years of age
, 2002
What is Dr. Wong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225173099.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wong
What is Dr. Wendy Wong's specialty?
Dr. Wong is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist do?
A pediatrician trained in the integration of pediatrics, hematology, and oncology, specializing in the recognition and management of blood disorders and cancer in children. This expert provides comprehensive care for conditions such as anemia, bleeding disorders, and various pediatric cancers.
Is this Dr. Wendy Wong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wong is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Wendy Wong accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Wendy Wong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wendy Wong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (408) 523-3640 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wendy Wong?
Please contact Dr. Wong's office at (408) 523-3640 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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