James S. Chong, DO
Portland, OR 97225
Providence Medical Group Sunset Family Medicine
417 Southwest 117th Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97225
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About James S. Chong
Dr. James Chong takes a holistic approach to health care, treating the body, mind and spirit. He believes in forming collaborative relationships with his patients in which they can work together to come up with a care plan that fits patients' individual needs.
"My patients will each be treated as an extension of my own family," says Dr. Chong. "With a commitment to listen to their concerns, I warmly invite them to partner with me in creating a care plan that leaves them feeling confident and bringing about greater health."
Before attending medical school at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, James completed his undergraduate studies in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University and biology studies at Portland State University and at Walla Walla College in Washington. Dr. Chong completed his internship and residency in family medicine at Providence Milwaukie Hospital.
Dr. Chong was born in Houston, Texas, and raised in the Portland area. Away from the office he enjoys golfing, running and racquetball.
Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
2008
Providence Milwaukie
2011
- American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine

417 Southwest 117th Avenue, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97225
Providence Medical Group - Oregon
Providence Portland Medical Center
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
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Dr . Chong was a great listener and was empathetic to my situation and the pain involved.
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Good
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I was able to get an appt withy PCP for an acute issue within 10 days. Major improvement . Keep up the good work !
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Dr. Chong is a good physician.
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I am very fortunate to have Dr. James Chong as my Doctor. He is the best, I always feel that he really cares.
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I receive excellent care from Dr Chong and his team.
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Dr Chong is a great communicator and listens
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Dr. Chong is extraordinarily knowledgeable and wonderful
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Dr. Chong is not only a skilled physician but also a beautiful human being. I am most grateful.
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Thank you for your great care
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Best provider ever, I feel so lucky to have Dr Chong as my provider, thank you for all you do Dr. Chong caring for me as a patient!
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Great experience. Thoughtful and caring discussions around my health.
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Super good, Best ever, Sharp and I'm lucky to have him as my Doctor.
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As always I was very happy with the care I received from Dr.Chong and his staff.
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Always a pleasure to spend time with Dr Chong
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Dr very good
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Always receive excellent care from Dr. Chong and Staff.
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Dr. Chong's knowledge and patient manner give great comfort and confidence I am charting the best course for my sustained good health.
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Dr. Chong is one of the best PCP practitioners I have ever had! Excellent care and bedside manner!
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I always look forward to my visits with Dr. Chong. He is very caring, attentive to my my concerns, very informed about my past and present health condition, and keeps tabs on my visits with various medical specialists.
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Dr.Chong is the reason I use this provider. He is amazing.
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Dr. Chong is hands down the BEST doctor I have ever had the pleasure of having. He listens to my experiences and he always explains things in a very easy to understand way. I will be with him until I move away or he retires!
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Always caring and respectful
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Always a great experience with this provider
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Love Dr. Chong. He's a wonderful person.We are lucky to have him in our lives.
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Easy to talk to and listen to me about care and health concerns.
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Love Dr.Chong. He's the best!
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Excellent doctor and excellent service. Wish he was less busy and time more ample.
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I always appreciate talking to the DR. He is pleaseant-knowledgeable--always look forward to his visit.
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Dr. Chong explains concepts exceptionally well. He is attentive and responds to questions. He understands health concerns quickly and is able to offer alternative courses of action. He is personable and caring.
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I appreciate Dr. Chong includes me in decisions about my health. It's a partnership.
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Dr. Chong is extremely efficient and detail oriented. I would recommend him to anyone.He's the best doctor I've had in many years.
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Very caring and kind. Thorough. Knowledgeable
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Dr Chong is the best primary care doctor ever!
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Great doctor,resolving health problems
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Dr Chong always shows interest and concern with my health struggles. He is very kind and shows he really cares about my health. I receive clear information and directions before I leave and always spends the time needed to address my questions and concerns. He is the best!!!
Providence Patient
Dr Chong always spends quality time with me which Is very much appreciated since I travel 1 1/2 hrs to his office.
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Dr. Chong has been my PCP for some time. If I had a significant enough of an issue with him, I would address that with him first. As he is a professional caregiver, I have found no red flags, yet.
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I have total confidence and satisfaction with Dr Chong and his staff. It is always a pleasant experience to visit them.
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Good experience over the years with the doctor
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Dr. Chong is by far the most effective physician I have seen. He provides pertinent information and responds with clear answer inquiries. In addition, he always asks the patient how they want to proceed with treatment, tests, etc., as ultimately it is their decision. This is a refreshing approach which I find very effective and motivating.
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Dr. Chong CARES about his patients!
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All goods. Dr Chong is extremely thorough. Very pleased with our care.
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This was my first visit with Dr. Chong as his patient. I felt he was very attentive and caring and am looking forward to seeing him again.
Providence Patient
As always just great
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This was my first appointment with my Doctor. I really am glad that we connected and excited with working toward my optimal health with him.
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Dr. Chong is awesome! He listens, he cares, and he tries to find the best solution for the patient's health and personal desires.
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This is the best provider!
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I am very pleased with Dr. Chong. I like the fact he records our visits so the Information Is reliable. He listens well.
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Excellent understanding of my issues
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Dr.Chong is amazing. He is the reason I visit this facility. He's the best doctor I've ever had.
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dr. Chong is an absolute All-Star. He has always taken great care of me and been very informative about where I am with my diabetes and any related issues. He has a great bedside manner and definitely cares.
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It was all good
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Dr Chong was direct, sincere, efficient, and approachable.
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Dr. Chong has always been very thorough with information in each visit I have had with him.He also went "the extra mile"by calling me at home to discuss my newly diagnosed breast cancer from a mammogram result. I was extremely thankful for his care, concern, and for getting necessary consults with the oncology team immediately.
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Dr. Chong always goes over my medical problems and test results. He Is a very caring doctor.
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Dr. Chong is very caring and does not rush you. He takes his time to get to know you and explains things clearly. He's one of the best doctors I've ever seen in my 71 years on earth.
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Dr Chong always listens to my concerns. Giving me details explanations. I am very happy with his care.
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I am also a health care provider and cannot speak highly enough about Dr Chong's care. He is professional, personable, knowledgeable, sensitive, and practical. I came and told my wife she should start seeing him. Well done!
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All good and proactive care.
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Dr Chong is great
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Dr. Chong has always been someone that listens and suggests good heath advice that makes it easy to understand when I have questions. Very happy with my provider. I noticed this past two years that you need to set up appt. 3 months in advance. A little crazy.
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We love Dr Chong! He is a wonderful doctor and he takes great care of us!
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Dr. Chong is fantastic, thorough, and compassionate. Helps me understand my health care from a data/evidence-based perspective which is exactly the kind of info I am looking for when I seek health care.
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Dr Chong is the best doctor I've ever had.
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Efficient diagnostic care.
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Excellent care and followup
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Doctor is great and provides great insight into ways to stay healthy
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Dr. Chong is a compassionate, understanding, and knowledgeable doctor. He is great at relaying my medical information in an easy-to-understand way. In the past I have been distrustful of healthcare providers, however, Dr. Chong has gained my trust and I truly view him as the best doctor I have ever been under the care of. I look forward to my visits with Dr. Chong because I know he cares about my health and well-being.
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Good jeeting
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Dr, Chong is a good doctor.
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Dr Chong is friendly, responsive and thorough. He spends time getting to know his patients and their needs.
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Very please that I got immediate appointments when needed.
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I am so grateful forMy care - and when my daughter outgrew her pediatrician, she joined me here. It has made the daunting world of medical care so much better for our family.
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Dr. Chong is one of the best care provider I have had my 71 years. He listens and always gives feedback.
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He is always professional--courteous--listens
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I am always beyond pleased with the care and respect I receive from Dr. Chong, he is the best physician I have ever had! He truly is a credit to his profession!
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Dr. James Chong, my pcp, is brainy, accommodating, patient, and after the heath welfare of his patient. I love my pcp, Dr. James Chong!
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Dr. James Chong is a Super Fantastic doctor. He listens and asks questions to assure he understands my health concerns. He then quickly comes up with a treatment plan which we discuss and agree upon. Doctor Chong is clear spoken, organized and methodical, while also being warm, compassionate and caring.
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Excellent care; spent time discussing my health and my concerns; very thorough
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Dr Chong is very kind, compassionate, and knowledgable. He explains things thoroughly and takes time for each visit. I feel very confident that I am getting the best care possible. All of his staff is very friendly and efficient which helps each visit be a positive one. I would recommend Dr. Chong without hesitation to anyone needing health care.
Providence Patient
I am extremely pleased to have Dr. Chong as my provider.
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Dr Chong is a wonderful doctor.
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Provider is a careful listener and caring provider who provides data driven treatments and recommendations.
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I had excellent care and audience with all questions answered. Dr. Chong is an awesome, caring, professional provider.
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Best PCP I've ever had. I would definitely recommend him to family and friends
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It was an intake appoint with Dr. Chong. He took a thorough history and his explanations and responses to any questions were beyond expectations.
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Dr. Chong is my new primary care provider. Every indication that he is an intelligent, careful, thorough physician. I very much look forward to being under his care.
Providence Patient
Dr. Chong took a lot of time to discuss my health concerns and laid out a medical plan for my future. This was an initial appointment to determine if he would be my PCP which I overwhelmingly decided to move forward with him! An excellent, caring physician who carefully listened to my concerns.
Providence Patient
Dr. Chong is extremely personable. He listened well, was patient, and addressed all my concerns. He is terrific.
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Absolutely the best doctor, very understanding, kind, he has been most helpful to me with all these health issues.
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Very good doctor
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Very happy with services provided, only concern was getting appointment as timely as requested, though efforts were made to assist me.
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Dr. Chong is so professional and thorough. He takes time to listen to all that's going on with me!
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Always appreciate Dr. Chong's easy approach.
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Love this medical practice
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Always a pleasure to see Dr. Chong.
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Clinical Interests
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- B12 Shots
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Back Spasm
- Bedbugs
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Birthmark
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Examination
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Camp Physicals
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerumen Removal
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain On Breathing
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diarrhea
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Diplopia
- Disability Evaluation
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry Skin
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erythema
- Executive Physical Examinations
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family Planning
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Fitness For Duty Evaluations
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- General Well Visit
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Allergy
- Gluten Intolerance
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Gum Infection
- Gynecological Exam
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Human Bites
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Jaw Pain
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Laceration
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Lazy Eye
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lgbtq+ Health
- Lice
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Menopause
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Migraine Treatment
- Minor Injury
- Missed Periods
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tears
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Overweight
- Pain Management
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Pap Smear
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Prediabetes
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Reproductive Health / Oral Contraception
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Retained Tampon
- Rhinitis
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- School Physical
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Enuresis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shin Splints
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Sprain
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Substance Addiction
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Problem
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Travel Medicine
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Test
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaccinations
- Varicella
- Varicella Vaccination
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Virtual Care
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
Dr. Chong is a talented physician and he is very thorough with explanations each time I see him for my care.
Providence Patient