Overview
I’m passionate about advancing heart failure care through innovative devices, myofilament research, and digital twin technology. As a USAF veteran, I value collaboration and precision medicine. Family is my top priority, and outside of work, I enjoy classical music, playing the violin, and exploring the outdoors through running and hiking.
Dr. Tong is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Right Ventricle Hypoplasia, and Pulmonary Edema.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, Tucson, AZ 85719
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carl Tong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carl Tong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carl Tong by calling their office at 520-694-8888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carl Tong a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carl Tong is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Failure, 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. Carl Tong specialize in?
While Dr. Carl Tong is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Right Ventricle Hypoplasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
Does Dr. Carl Tong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carl Tong has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Carl Tong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carl Tong accept my insurance?
Dr. Carl Tong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 520-694-8888 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Heart FailureDr. Tong isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Right Ventricle HypoplasiaDr. Tong isAdvanced. Learn about Right Ventricle Hypoplasia.
- Experienced
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Tong isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).