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Palo Alto Medical Foundation1950 University Ave, Suite 160, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 map
Dr. Melissa Kong, a cardiac surgeon in East Palo Alto, CA, carries out sophisticated surgeries on the blood vessels and heart to repair damage.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Melissa H. Kong is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
1950 University Ave, Suite 160, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Melissa Kong graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2004.
Dr. Kong has one office in California where she specializes in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Kong works with eight doctors including Dr. Nellis Smith and Dr. Bruce Benedick.
Specialties
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Cardiac Surgery
Heart and cardiovascular ailments, such as ischemic, rheumatic, valvular, or congenital heart disease, endocarditis and atherosclerosis, affect a large percentage of our society. Dr. Melissa Kong is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of these common heart related illnesses in East Palo Alto, CA. She may conduct operations such as surgical implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers, heart valve repair, heart transplant surgery, or coronary artery bypass.
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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. Kong may perform both minimally invasive or invasive procedures ranging from angioplasty to open heart surgery or transplant surgeries.
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Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Kong may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Dignity Health
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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