Dr. Christina Kong, MD
Pleasanton, CA
27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kong, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Christina Kong, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Kong graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Cytopathology; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kong’s office at (650) 723-7211.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kong?
Dr. Christina Kong, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kong empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, Head & Neck Pathology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pleasanton/CA community, Dr. Kong is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center CA | Stanford University School of Medicine CA | Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA | UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Cytopathology; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Kong board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
Yes, Dr. Christina Kong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology , American Board of Pathology since 1999, American Board of Pathology since 2000, American Board of Pathology since 2014
What languages does Dr. Kong speak?
Dr. Kong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kong treat?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Kong 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. Kong. 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.
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Blood in Urine
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Hematuria
- Bloody urine
- Red urine
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R319: Hematuria, unspecified
- R310: Gross hematuria
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Atypical Cells on Anal Pap Smear (ASC-US)
- Atypical Cells on Anal Pap Smear (ASC-H)
- ASC-US anal smear
- Uncertain anal cell changes
- Mildly abnormal anal cells
- ASC-H anal smear
- High-grade anal cell changes suspected
- Severely abnormal anal cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- R85610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of anus (ASC-US)
- R85611: Atypical squamous cells cannot exclude high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (ASC-H)
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Cervical Cell Findings
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Unusual Cervical Cells
- Atypical Cervical Cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87618: Other abnormal cytological findings on specimens from cervix uteri
Also known as:
- Thyroid Growth of Unknown Type
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid tumor of uncertain nature
- Thyroid lesion of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate thyroid mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D440: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Bladder Disorder
- Bladder Disease
- Bladder Problems
- Bladder Condition
- Urinary Bladder Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- N329: Bladder disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
- Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
Which procedures does Dr. Kong perform as a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christina Kong may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kong's office.
Does Dr. Kong accept my insurance?
Dr. Kong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-7211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kong accept in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Kong in Pleasanton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
AllCare Health Plan
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kong's office located?
Dr. Christina Kong's Primary Practice
5555 W Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(650) 723-7211
Recognitions
Publications
Long-Term Outcomes of Surgery Followed by Radiation Therapy for Minor Salivary Gland Carcinomas
LARYNGOSCOPE, 2013
A novel aldehyde dehydrogese-3 activator
Clinical cancer research, 2013
p16 Is Superior to ProEx C in Identifying High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY, 2013
Laboratory-Developed L1 Sequencing and Type-Specific
ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE, 2013
Loss of the p53/p63 target PERP
ORAL SURGERY ORAL MEDICINE ORAL PATHOLOGY ORAL RADIOLOGY, 2013
Loss of the p53/p63 target PERP
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology, 2013
CD44+cells have cancer stem cell-like properties in sopharyngeal carcinoma
INTERTIOL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 2012
The diagnostic value of nipple discharge cytology
JOURL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2012
Are Women With Endocervical Adenocarcinoma at Risk for Lynch Syndrome? Evaluation of 101 C
INTERTIOL JOURL OF GYNECOLOGICAL PATHOLOGY, 2012
Evaluation of ProExC as a Prognostic Marker in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinomas
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY, 2012
Validation that Metabolic Tumor Volume Predicts Outcome in Head-and-Neck Cancer
INTERTIOL JOURL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2012
Prognostic and Predictive Significance of Plasma HGF and IL
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 2012
Quantitation of Human Papillomavirus D in Plasma of Oropharyngeal Carcinoma Patients
INTERTIOL JOURL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2012
Correlation between metabolic tumor volume
RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY, 2011
A Novel Aldehyde Dehydrogese-3 Activator Leads to Adult Salivary Stem Cell Enrichment In Vivo
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 2011
Tumor Galectin-1 Mediates Tumor Growth and Metastasis through Regulation of T-Cell Apoptosis
CANCER RESEARCH, 2011
Differentiated (Simplex) Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
AMERICAN JOURL OF DERMATOPATHOLOGY, 2011
MYB Expression and Translocation
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY, 2011
A Panel of 3 Markers Including p16, ProExC
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY, 2010
The RGD Domain of Human Osteopontin Promotes Tumor Growth
PLOS ONE, 2010
Validation of Lysyl Oxidase As a Prognostic Marker for Metastasis and Survival
JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2009
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS STATUS AND OTHER MOLECULAR PROGNOSTIC MARKERS IN HEAD
INTERTIOL JOURL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2009
p16(INK4A) Immunohistochemical Staining May Be Helpful in Distinguishing Branchial Cleft Cysts From
CANCER CYTOPATHOLOGY, 2009
Pathology Quiz Case Cholesterol granuloma (CG) of the left maxillary sinus
ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 2008
Cytologic Evaluation of Lymphadenopathy Associated With Mycosis Fungoides
CANCER CYTOPATHOLOGY, 2008
Diagnostic problems in al pathology
ADVANCES IN ATOMIC PATHOLOGY, 2008
Expression and prognostic significance of a panel of tissue hypoxia markers in head-and
INTERTIOL JOURL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 2007
Role of human papillomavirus in squamous cell metaplasia-dysplasia-carcinoma of the rectum
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY, 2007
Cytologic diagnosis of columr-cell lesions of the breast
DIAGNOSTIC CYTOPATHOLOGY, 2007
p16(INK4A) immunohistochemistry is superior to HPV in situ hybridization for the detection of high
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY, 2007
Burkitt's lymphoma presenting as a rapidly growing thyroid mass
THYROID, 2006
Lysyl oxidase is essential for hypoxia-induced metastasis
TURE, 2006
An evaluation of tumor oxygetion
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 2006
Galectin-1: A link between tumor hypoxia and tumor immune privilege
JOURL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 2005
Utility of syndecan-1
APPLIED IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR MORPHOLOGY, 2005
Cytologic diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma.
Cancer, 2005
Pathologic correlates of false positive breast magnetic resonce imaging findings
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGERY, 2005
Endometrial adenocarcinoma associated with subtle lymph-vascular space invasion
INTERTIOL JOURL OF GYNECOLOGICAL PATHOLOGY, 2005
Identification of hypoxia
CANCER RESEARCH, 2004
Laryngeal embryol rhabdomyosarcoma - A case of cervical metastases 13 years after treatment
ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 2004
Nodular fasciitis - Diagnosis by fine needle aspiration biopsy
ACTA CYTOLOGICA, 2004
Ectopic intrathyroidal thymoma: A case report and review
THYROID, 2003
Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor of the uterus in a postmenopausal woman - A case report
AMERICAN JOURL OF SURGICAL PATHOLOGY, 2000
Utility of CD34 reactivity in evaluating focal nodular hepatocellular lesions sampled by fine
ACTA CYTOLOGICA, 2000
INDUCTION OF DONOR-SPECIFIC UNRESPONSIVENESS TO CARDIAC ALLOGRAFTS IN RATS BY PRETRANSPLANT ANTI
TRANSPLANTATION, 1990
USE OF ANTI-L3T4 AND ANTI-IA TREATMENTS FOR PROLONGATION OF XENOGENEIC ISLET TRANSPLANTS
TRANSPLANTATION, 1988
What is Dr. Kong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538212337.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kong
What is Dr. Christina Kong's specialty?
Dr. Kong is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Pleasanton, CA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Kong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christina Kong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kong is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Christina Kong accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christina Kong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christina Kong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (650) 723-7211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christina Kong?
Please contact Dr. Kong's office at (650) 723-7211 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christina Kong have?
Dr. Christina Kong is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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