Xiao T. Kong
Expertise in
26
conditions
Expertise in
26
conditions
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Xiao-Tang Kong is a board-certified UCI Health neuro-oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of primary and metastatic tumors of the brain and spinal cord. She is also a neuro-oncology hospitalist who ensures continuity of care for patients during their hospitalization.Kong earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in neurology at UCI Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in neuro-oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She also received a PhD from the University of Tokyo, Japan and a medical degree from Capital University of Medical Science in Beijing, China.She is the author or co-author of numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. She also is deeply involved in enrolling and managing UCI Health clinical trials for brain and spinal cord tumors.

Dr. Kong is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

Dr. Kong is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Chicago Medical School|Keck USC School Of Medicine

Residency

Xiao-Tang Kong - Neurology

Specialties

Neurology

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology

Fellowships

UCLA Medical Center - Neuro-oncology Program - Neuro-oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English
Japanese

Gender

Female

Awards

Physicians of Excellence
Orange County Medical Association — 2020-2023

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Blue Shield of California
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
UCI Health - Laguna Hills Multispecialty
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
UCI Health - Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care
19208 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kong 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.

Meningioma
Glioblastoma
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Xiao T. Kong

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Xiao T. Kong?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Xiao T. Kong by calling their office at 714-456-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Xiao T. Kong a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Xiao T. Kong is classified as an Elite expert for Astrocytoma, 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. Xiao T. Kong specialize in?

While Dr. Xiao T. Kong is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Xiao T. Kong participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Xiao T. Kong has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Xiao T. Kong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Xiao T. Kong accept my insurance?

Dr. Xiao T. Kong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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