Nelson Wong
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Nelson Wong

Family Medicine
4103 S. Water Tower Place, 
Mount Vernon, IL 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
6
conditions
4103 S. Water Tower Place, 
Mount Vernon, IL 

Overview

Dr. Wong is board-certified in family medicine and is a 1999 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine and went on to complete a family practice residency through the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 2002. Prior to his medical education and residency activities, Dr. Wong received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Truman State University (Kirksville, MO).

Dr. Wong is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

Residency

Southern Illinois University Family Medicine Progr

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Family Medicine
Drug Enforcement Administration
Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation

Hospital Affiliations

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

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
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Pekin Life
  • MEDICARE PDP
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

SSM Health Medical Group
4103 S. Water Tower Place, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nelson Wong

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nelson Wong?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nelson Wong by calling their office at 618-899-3500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nelson Wong a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nelson Wong is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Nelson Wong specialize in?

While Dr. Nelson Wong is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Nelson Wong accept my insurance?

Dr. Nelson Wong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 618-899-3500 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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