Derek J. Chong
Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
Experienced in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)

Overview

Derek Chong is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Chong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Encephalitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

Graduate Institution
University Of Calgary Faculty Of Medicine
Residency
University of Western Ontario
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in NY
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy
American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology
American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Sleep Medicine
Fellowships
Columbia University In The City Of New York
Neurological Institute of New York (Columbia Univ)
Hospital Affiliations
Phelps Hospital
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
North Shore University Hospital
Lenox Hill Hospital
Staten Island University Hospital
North Shore University Hospital Syosset
Huntington Hospital
Plainview Hospital
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
Northern Westchester Hospital
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream
Glen Cove Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Mather Hospital
South Shore University Hospital
Northwell Health Institute Of Neurology And Neurosurgery
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
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Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
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  • POS
HealthPartners
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  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetroPlus Health
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology at Third Avenue
1317 3rd Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10021
Other Locations
Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology at Lenox Hill
130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10075

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Chong has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Seizures
Epilepsy
Narcolepsy
Restless Legs Syndrome
Status Epilepticus

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.


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Areas of Expertise

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