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Dr. Betty Tong is a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC. She specializes in the surgical removal of cancerous tumors and growths.
Duke Cancer Center
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Betty C. Tong is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
20 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Betty Tong graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1999 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital from 1999 to 2005. She then completed a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center from 2005 to 2008.
Dr. Tong has one office in North Carolina where she specializes in Surgical Oncology, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Specialties
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Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Tong may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery is a highly specialized field of medicine that incorporates surgical procedures to treat diseases or trauma to the organs and structures of the chest – including the heart, lungs and esophagus. Dr. Tong may perform both minimally invasive or invasive procedures ranging from angioplasty to open heart surgery or transplant surgeries.
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Thoracic Surgery
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Tong may see patients in North Carolina for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Duke University School of Medicine
MD • 1999
Residency
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Residency in General Surgery • 1999 - 2005
Fellowship
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Duke University Medical Center • Durham, North Carolina
Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery • 2005 - 2008
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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