Carl Tong
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Carl Tong

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
Tucson, AZ 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
Expertise in
3
conditions
3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
Tucson, AZ 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Right Ventricle Hypoplasia, and Pulmonary Edema.

Dr. Tong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Tong is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Texas A&M University Health Science Center, 2002

Residency

Duke University Medical Center, 2005

Specialties

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Internal Medicine in AZ

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, 2010

Hospital Affiliations

Banner University Medical Center Tucson
Banner University Medical Center South

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

Banner - University Medicine North
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.

Heart Transplant
Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy

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 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.

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