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Dr. Kathryn Akong is a pediatric pulmonologist in San Diego. She treats conditions that affect a child's respiratory system, like severe asthma or bronchitis.
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn A. Akong is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(858) 966-7403
Address
3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123
Office Details
UC San Diego Medical Group
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn A. Akong is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(858) 657-5033
Address
200 W Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103-1911
Office Details
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Kathryn Akong graduated from Other in 2005.
Dr. Akong has six offices in California where she specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology and Pediatrics.
Dr. Akong works with four hundred and sixty-five doctors including Dr. Raymond Summers and Dr. Bassem Georgy.
Specialties
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Pediatric Pulmonology
Pediatric pulmonologists are trained to diagnose and treat all types of lung disorders that affect a child's ability to breathe properly. These conditions may include bronchitis, congenital diseases or disorders, lung disease, and asthma. Specializing in pediatric breathing issues, Dr. Akong can craft a personalized treatment and management plan for the child to help manage, or even cure, the symptoms they are experiencing.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Akong specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. She may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
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Pulmonology
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Akong may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
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Pediatrics
Dr. Akong is a pediatrician, a physician specializing in serving children of all ages. She offers extensive health care for babies, kids & teenagers. As a pediatrician, Dr. Akong is a primary care provider, the first point of contact any time a patient is sick. Dr. Akong is trained to provide well-rounded health care and works alongside the patient's loved ones to ensure healthy growth & development.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 2005
Languages Spoken
- English
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