Dr. Betty C. Tong
Overview
I have the privilege of treating patients with both benign and malignant conditions of the chest. While in college at Georgia Tech, I envisioned a career as a biomedical engineer. What I quickly learned, however, was that I was more interested in patients and their medical problems than developing the technology to care for them. During my medical education and training, I learned not only how to become a surgeon, but also learned the value of teamwork and family in caring for patients. As a thoracic surgeon, one of the best and most important aspects of my job is being able to establish a relationship with my patients and their families, working together to help them through their illness.
Dr. Tong is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Vagotomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 221 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tong 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.
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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Duke Cancer Center
I am a cancer surgeon who specializes in treating patients with pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, and adrenal glands. I initially trained and practiced at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. During this time, I served one year on a forward surgical team in Iraq. Following this service, I practiced for 13 years as a surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In 2018, I joined the faculty at Duke University and now serve as the chief of surgical oncology for Duke Health. I enjoy getting to know my patients and delivering the highest quality of cancer care. I am dedicated not only to treating and curing your cancer, but also providing you with the highest quality of life. Operations for cancers within the abdomen are a serious undertaking, and I am committed to making sure that they are performed with the highest level of expertise. Dr. Allen is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.
Duke Cancer Center
As an orthopaedic oncologist, I am passionate about providing the best diagnostic and therapeutic surgical care for patients with benign or malignant bone or soft tissue tumors of the musculoskeletal system. As the director of the Sarcoma program at the Duke Cancer Institute, my passion is building our team to provide the best clinical care and basic scientific, translational and clinical research to serve our patients. Dr. Brigman is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Christina Roland is a Surgical Oncologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Roland is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Betty C. Tong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Betty C. Tong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Betty C. Tong by calling their office at 919-681-6900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Betty C. Tong a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Betty C. Tong is classified as an Elite expert for Lung Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Betty C. Tong specialize in?
While Dr. Betty C. Tong is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Betty C. Tong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Betty C. Tong has published 221 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Betty C. Tong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Betty C. Tong accept my insurance?
Dr. Betty C. Tong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-681-6900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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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- Elite
- Lung CancerDr. Tong isElite. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Tong isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Tong isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Tong isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Tong isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Tong isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Tong isDistinguished. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Advanced
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Tong isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- MesotheliomaDr. Tong isAdvanced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Tong isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Tong isAdvanced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- VagotomyDr. Tong isAdvanced. Learn about Vagotomy.
- Experienced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Collapsed LungDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- EmphysemaDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.