Dr. Timothy Chong, MD

Dr. Timothy Chong, MD

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Dr. Timothy Chong, MD is a pain medicine specialist in San Diego, CA and has been practicing for 7 years. He graduated from Univ Of Hi J a Burns Sch Med in 2006 and specializes in pain medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation pain medicine, and more.
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4510 Executive Dr Ste 210

San Diego, CA 92121

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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan

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Top Care Areas

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Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
very high
more than 92% of peers
Spondylosis
high
more than 84% of peers
Ankylosing Spondylitis
normal
more than 71% of peers

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3  Specialties

  • Pain Medicine
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

2  Board Certifications

  • Pain Medicine
    Accredited by: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    Accredited by: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*

26  Conditions Treated

9  Procedures

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for California.

0 Sanctions

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0 Board Actions

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Education

  • Univ Of Hi J a Burns Sch Med
    Medical School | Graduated 2006
  • Queens Medical Center
    Internship Hospital | Completed 2007
  • Stanford Hospitals and Clinics
    Residency Hospital | Completed 2010
  • University Of Michigan Hospitals
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed 2011

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Dr. Chong's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chong

2.5

Based on 11 reviews

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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...Read More
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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...Read More
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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...Read More
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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.
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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.
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Matthew Hejazi in San Diego, CA – Feb 17, 2017
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Dr. Chong accepts 7 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • 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
    Select Plus HMO
    Select PPO
  • Blue Shield of California
    Access Plus Savenet
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • Cigna
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan
    MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
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