As an osteopath, Dr. Zong treats patients similarly to other physicians, with additional emphasis on a hands-on, or manipulative, approach to treatment.
Yes, Dr. Edwin Y. Zong is accepting new patients at this office.
(661) 633-2447
212 Goodman Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305-2904
Dr. Edwin Zong graduated from Other in 2002.
Dr. Zong has one office in California where he specializes in Osteopathic Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine, Interventional Pain Management and Palliative Care.
Dr. Edwin Zong is trained to address a wide range of medical needs in patients through a more holistic approach to care. Osteopathic physicians (DO), also known as osteopaths, are trained in a similar fashion to medical doctors (MD), but are also trained in the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment, abbreviated as OMT. Osteopathic providers like Dr. Zong take a broader view of patient care, looking at factors like lifestyle choices, diet and exercise regimen.
Dr. Zong is a general practitioner, or GP, in Bakersfield, CA, offering comprehensive medical care for patients of all ages. In some cases, Dr. Zong may provide lifelong care, from childhood through the final years of adulthood. When providing care, Dr. Zong may treat a very wide range of ailments and conditions, typically serving as the point of first contact. GPs are able to refer patients to specialists if necessary.
An internist in Bakersfield, CA, Dr. Edwin Zong specializes in the primary care of adults through diagnosis and treatment of cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organic systems. Dr. Zong may also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. For example, patients experiencing severe breathing problems would be referred to a pulmonologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
As an interventional pain management specialist in California, Dr. Zong focuses on relieving chronic pain in patients. Interventional pain specialists offer pain relief by blocking or interrupting the transmission of neurological pain signals in the brain. Dr. Zong may perform treatments such as spinal cord and nerve stimulation, nerve or medial branch blocks, medication management, or the implantation of drug delivery systems.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
Other
DO • 2002
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Zong, but only those who participate in Medicare.