Derek J. Chong
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Derek J. Chong

Neurology
1317 3rd Avenue, 8th Floor, 
New York, NY 
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
7
conditions
1317 3rd Avenue, 8th Floor, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Derek Chong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.

Dr. Chong is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Encephalitis.

Dr. Chong is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Sleep Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Calgary Faculty Of Medicine

Residency

University of Western Ontario

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy
American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology
American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Sleep Medicine

Fellowships

Columbia University In The City Of New York
Neurological Institute of New York (Columbia Univ)

Hospital Affiliations

Phelps Hospital
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
North Shore University Hospital
Lenox Hill Hospital
Staten Island University Hospital
North Shore University Hospital Syosset
Huntington Hospital
Plainview Hospital
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
Northern Westchester Hospital
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream
Glen Cove Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Mather Hospital
South Shore University Hospital
Northwell Health Institute Of Neurology And Neurosurgery

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • POS
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Cigna
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Clover Health
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Health First
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HealthPartners
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Medicaid
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology at Third Avenue
1317 3rd Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10021
Other Locations
Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology at Lenox Hill
130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10075

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Chong 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.

Seizures
Epilepsy
Narcolepsy
Restless Legs Syndrome
Status Epilepticus

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek J. Chong

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek J. Chong?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek J. Chong by calling their office at 347-321-6172. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Derek J. Chong a top-rated expert for Seizures?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek J. Chong is classified as an Distinguished expert for Seizures, 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. Derek J. Chong specialize in?

While Dr. Derek J. Chong is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Derek J. Chong accept my insurance?

Dr. Derek J. Chong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 347-321-6172 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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