Overview
Melvin Kong is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Largo, Maryland.
His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Migraine, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Kong is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1221 Mercantile Lane, Largo, MD 20774
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melvin W. Kong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melvin W. Kong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melvin W. Kong by calling their office at 800-777-7904. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melvin W. Kong a top-rated expert for Primary Lateral Sclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melvin W. Kong is classified as an Experienced expert for Primary Lateral Sclerosis, 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. Melvin W. Kong specialize in?
While Dr. Melvin W. Kong is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Migraine. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Melvin W. Kong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melvin W. Kong has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Primary Lateral Sclerosis. You can view a list of Dr. Melvin W. Kong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melvin W. Kong accept my insurance?
Dr. Melvin W. Kong accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-777-7904 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
- Experienced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Bell's PalsyDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
- DysarthriaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- EpilepsyDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Episodic Ataxia with NystagmusDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Memory LossDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MeningiomaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MeningitisDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- MigraineDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Multiple System AtrophyDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Multiple System Atrophy.
- PapilledemaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- SeizuresDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1Dr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11Dr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17Dr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27Dr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3Dr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31Dr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7Dr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7.
