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 Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, 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.
Insurance
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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.
The Association Of University Physicians
Veena Shankaran is an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Shankaran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shankaran is currently accepting new patients.
The Association Of University Physicians
David Zhen is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Zhen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Zhen is currently accepting new patients.
Medical Oncology - Swedish Cancer Institute First Hill
Dr. Gold is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Gold is Director of Clinical Research and the Program Leader for the Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Program at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington. In 1991, Dr. Gold obtained his degree in medicine with a distinction in research at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Florida. He then completed an internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Washington. Dr. Gold received the Amgen Oncology Fellowship Award while he was training in medical oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Presently, he is board certified in medical oncology. Dr. Gold’s clinical investigations on GI tumors, and particularly colorectal cancer treatment, can be found in peer-reviewed publications like the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Seminars in Oncology, and Cancer Investigation. Furthermore, he currently serves as a member of the NCI Colon Task Force, and the Southwest Oncology Group, where he serves as the subcommittee co-chair for colon cancer. In his free time, Dr. Gold enjoys photography and spending time with his wife and three sons. Dr. Gold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Lynch Syndrome.
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.