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Dr. Timothy Chong, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation•Male•Age 45

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Dr. Timothy Chong, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in San Diego, CA and has over 16 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Hawaii School Of Medicine medical school in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

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16466 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 150
San Diego, CA 92128

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Timothy Chong, MD

Timothy Chong, MD16466 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 150 San Diego, CA 92128
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  • Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Chong's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chong

3.3

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Good doctor, well-mannered. It is why I trusted him. However, I got 2 adverse reactions from a transforaminal epidural steroid injection for 2 rare chronic issues with the second one nearly killing me. I was recommended the epidural by 3 doctors and 1 physician's assistant. I trusted all of them. 4 days after the injection, I went to the E.R. and now suffer from chronic complications. I was never informed that such reactions were possible. Contrast was used, fluoroscopy was used, and a doctor whom according to Dr. Choll Kim and his staff, did the procedure. I'm worried that no doctor would know how to help my new chronic issues, and unfortunately, they don't know either. The only doctor who disagreed with the injection was my neurologist. I was a fool for not following up with the doctor who has been studying the nervous system for over 30 years. Dr. Chong and Dr. Kim apologized to me for the distress it has caused me. Second opinions, are important everyone!
What went well
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  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Feb 12, 2022
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Has been all positive. Is extremely competent and considerate during my appointments!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Judy W. – Nov 22, 2019
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Very personable & seems to care about my pain & discomfort
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Anonymous – Aug 09, 2019
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Dr Chong has great bedside manners and great listening skills. Always answers all my questions completely.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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M. J. – Aug 02, 2019
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Dr. Chong is one of the best doctors I have known
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dennis S. – Aug 02, 2019
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He's great!! Always a wonderful experience.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Pamela M. – Jul 25, 2019
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My interaction with him have been very pleasant. Understand and explains any issues I have. Beyond excellent with his procedures.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lorraine F. – Jul 16, 2019
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Couldnt have been more disappointed. When he entered the room he didn't even introduce himself to me or my wife. I felt like i was talking to a robot. Never felt so unwanted. When talking about my current meds the first thing he wants to do is take me completely off of them. He said he had no information about me yet his reason for taking me off is my liver looks bad. First time i heard this. Not going back.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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CA – Sep 11, 2018
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This MD is only interested in getting you off opioids. Upped my Gabapentin (Neurotin) and I had MAJOR issues. When I went in he thought it was odd I had issues since I had been on 300mg (upped to 600) but he did NOT up me by 100 at a time. This drug makes you a zombie until you can wean off. Also thought my ROM (range of Motion) was within normal range (ask my ortho or chiropractor-they will tell you I have lost rotation and elevation). Feel like a zombie as I detox from the Gabapentin.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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CA – May 17, 2018
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I was referred to him by my primary doc and because he's so close to home, I ignored the reviews. HUGE MISTAKE! He is without a doubt the worst doctor I've ever encountered! He expresses no emotion and won't personally engage with his patients. I had a medication regiment that was effective for the last 6 years until I suffered trauma. Dr. Chong prescribed new meds that were ineffective, but I guess he didn't believe me. It sure didn't matter that I was in excruciating pain several days later.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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San Diego – Apr 27, 2018
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I like Dr T. Chung. He took the time during initial consult to hear my answers to his questions. He has a friendly, warm 'bedside' manner. His decisions about how to treat my pain were thoughtful and considered.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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A. Liebenberg in Escondido, CA – May 16, 2017
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Nicest and best doctor I meet. I had back pain for two years, and yesterday I got my lumbar epidural steroid injection. My back is already better. The injection was not painful at all. I recommend Dr. Chong. He has the latest equipments to give the injection correctly.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Matthew Hejazi in San Diego, CA – Feb 17, 2017
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The worse and most unfriendly Dr. I have ever been to. I don't think he knows how to smile. I had rather suffer than see him again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Experience
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No malpractice claims found for California
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Chong's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Osteoarthritis of Spine
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Chong treats Osteoarthritis of Spine more than 87% of his peers

Dr. Chong treats this condition more than 87% of his peers

Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Chong treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 84% of his peers

Dr. Chong treats this condition more than 84% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Brachial Neuritis
  • Neuritis
  • Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Peripheral Neuritis
  • Polyneuritis
  • Radiculitis
  • Ulnar Neuritis
  • Vestibular Neuritis
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Low Back Pain
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Chong treats Low Back Pain more than 68% of his peers

Dr. Chong treats this condition more than 68% of his peers

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Dr. Chong's conditions and procedures:

  • Arthritis
  • Back Pain
  • Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
  • Bursitis
  • Chronic Pain
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Joint Drainage
  • Low Back Pain
  • Nerve Block, Somatic
  • Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Spinal Nerve Block
  • Spondylitis

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Dr. Chong accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Basic HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
Advantage-CA HMO
Advantage-CA PPO
Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
EPO-CA
Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Gold Advantage-CA PPO
Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Gold Priority Select-CA HMO
Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
National (BlueCard) PPO
PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
PERS Traditional-CA HMO
Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Platinum Priority Select-CA HMO
Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
Priority Select-CA HMO
Select Plus-CA HMO
Select-CA HMO
Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Silver Advantage-CA PPO
Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
Silver Priority Select-CA HMO
Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
Tenet Network-CA PPO
Traditional
Traditional PPO
UC Care-CA PPO
UC CORE-CA PPO
UC Health Savings Plan-CA
UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
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UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
UCSHIP-CA PPO
USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
Priority Select HMO
Blue Shield of California
Access Plus Savenet
Local Access Plus HMO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
LocalPlus
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First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana
Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO

About Me

Biography

Dr. Timothy Chong, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in San Diego, CA and has over 16 years of experience in the medical field. He...Read more

Specialties

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Board Certifications

  • Pain Medicine
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Education

2011
University of Michigan Hospitals
Fellowship Hospital
2010
Stanford Hospitals and Clinics
Residency Hospital
2007
Queens Medical Center
Internship Hospital
2006
University Of Hawaii School Of Medicine
Medical School
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Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What are Dr. Timothy Chong, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Chong frequently treats Osteoarthritis of Spine, Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement), and Low Back Pain. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Chong treats.

Where is Dr. Timothy Chong, MD's office located?

Dr. Chong's office is located at 16466 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 150, San Diego, CA 92128. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Affiliated Hospitals

Dr. Chong is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

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Palomar Medical Center Poway

Poway, CA

67% Patients that would definitely recommend, 3% lower than the national average

1 Award Received

Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

Escondido, CA

17 Awards Received

Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)