
Overview
Weigong Tong, MD, PhD, specializes in hematology and general oncology, with special interest in malignant hematology and gastrointestinal and genitourinary oncology. Dr. Tong strives to provide cutting-edge, evidence-based and compassionate care to every patient, with treatment tailored to their individual preferences, goals, values and general well-being. He is a strong patient advocate and does his best to engage the patient, their family and caretakers in making informed care decisions.Dr. Tong is a member of the American Society of Hematology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.Away from work, Dr. Tong enjoys running and tennis.
Dr. Tong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Hemochromatosis, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1900 Northwest Myhre Road, Silverdale, WA 98383
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Swedish Cancer Institute Medical Oncology - Edmonds
"At the age of three, Dr. Johnston knew exactly what she was going to do as an adult, and she never changed her mind. She was going to be a doctor. During her third year of residency, she encountered outpatient medical oncology. Dr. Johnston is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Johnston draws a special satisfaction from working with a team of compassionate professionals, all dedicated solely to the care of cancer patients. ""Everything here is focused on the patient and on one specialty - cancer care. It's set up to be more efficient, more personalized yet state-of-the art. I know my patients will notice that everything is geared towards them. I like the complexity of oncology, the challenge and the fact that you're bringing the full scope of your medical skills in to caring for your patient as well as their families."" Dr. Johnston enjoys cooking, running, swimming, biking, skiing and spending time with her three, young adult daughters.". Dr. Johnston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Colorectal Cancer.
Franciscan Oncology At St. Joseph
Lavanya Sundararajan, MD, is a hematologist and oncologist with a special interest in oncological tumors and benign blood disorders. She loves the challenge that these different diseases pose and staying current with all the treatment options.The nature and complexities of the many kinds of cancer, the cutting-edge research and constantly evolving treatment options, and, most importantly, the chance to make a difference that is life-changing and long-standing for patients is the reason she chose to become an oncologist. The deep bond that the oncologist shares with his or her patients and their families is a very moving and rewarding experience for Dr. Sundararajan.Dr. Sundararajan has a curious, affectionate and adventurous 10-year-old son that is the center of her universe. To stay grounded and to continue to appreciate the beauty of life, she enjoys cooking, traveling, exercising, and travel and food writing in her time outside of the clinic. Dr. Sundararajan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. Her top areas of expertise are Dehydration, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Severe Congenital Neutropenia.
Northwest Medical Specialties - Tacoma
Jorge Chaves is an Oncologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chaves is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Dehydration, and Lynch Syndrome. Dr. Chaves is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Drug-Induced ThrombocytopeniaDr. Tong isAdvanced. Learn about Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Tong isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Tong isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- HemochromatosisDr. Tong isAdvanced. Learn about Hemochromatosis.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Tong isAdvanced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Experienced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Anal CancerDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.


