Overview
Bobby Kong is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan.
Dr. Kong is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Kong is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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Locations
1221 Sixth St Ste 202, Traverse City, MI 49684
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bobby K. Kong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bobby K. Kong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bobby K. Kong by calling their office at 231-935-5730. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bobby K. Kong a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bobby K. Kong is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Bobby K. Kong specialize in?
While Dr. Bobby K. Kong is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Heart Valve Repair. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Bobby K. Kong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bobby K. Kong has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Bobby K. Kong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bobby K. Kong accept my insurance?
Dr. Bobby K. Kong accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 231-935-5730 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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- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Kong isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kong isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Kong isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Kong isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Supravalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Kong isAdvanced. Learn about Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Collapsed LungDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart TumorDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- PleurisyDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.