Overview
Kathryn Akong is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Akong is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, and Cerebral Hypoxia.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3020 Childrens Way Fl 2, San Diego, CA 92123
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. Kathryn Akong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kathryn Akong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kathryn Akong by calling their office at 858-966-5999. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kathryn Akong a top-rated expert for Cystic Fibrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kathryn Akong is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cystic Fibrosis, 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. Kathryn Akong specialize in?
While Dr. Kathryn Akong is a Pediatric Pulmonology, they have specific expertise in Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Newborn Jaundice. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Pulmonology.
Does Dr. Kathryn Akong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kathryn Akong has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cystic Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Kathryn Akong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kathryn Akong accept my insurance?
Dr. Kathryn Akong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-966-5999 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
- Distinguished
- Cystic FibrosisDr. Akong isDistinguished. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.
- Advanced
- Newborn JaundiceDr. Akong isAdvanced. Learn about Newborn Jaundice.
- Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID)
- Experienced
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Akong isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Akong isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Ciliary Dyskinesia-BronchiectasisDr. Akong isExperienced. Learn about Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis.
- Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyDr. Akong isExperienced. Learn about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- JaundiceDr. Akong isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Kartagener SyndromeDr. Akong isExperienced. Learn about Kartagener Syndrome.