
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 7 clinical trials.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868
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.
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.
7 Clinical Trials
UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center
Dr. Tahseen Mozaffar is a Professor of Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at University of California, Irvine. He is the Director of the UC Irvine-MDA ALS and Neuromuscular Center and the Director of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases. Dr. Mozaffar serves as chair of one of the biomedical committees and the institutional liaison for Trials Innovation Hub for the Center for Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) at University of California, Irvine. He is the Principal Investigator for UCI-NEXT, the NeuroNEXT award to the University of California, Irvine, one of 25 such NeuroNEXT sites funded by the NINDS/NIH.. Dr. Mozaffar is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Mozaffar is board certified in Board Certification In Neurology, 1996-2026, Board Certification In Neuromuscular Medicine, 2008-2028, and Board Certification In Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology, 2015 - 2025. Dr. Mozaffar is currently accepting new patients.
UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center
Dr. Namita Goyal is a UCI Health neurologist with board certifications in neurology, electrodiagnostic medicine and neuromuscular medicine. Dr. Goyal is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myositis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Goyal is board certified in CA State Medical License 2012 - 2024 and MA State Medical License 2006 - 2023.
UCI Health - Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care
Dr. Daniela A. Bota is a UCI Health neuro-oncologist who specializes in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain and spinal cord tumors, as well as in the neurological complications of cancers.She earned her medical degree at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania. She completed a residency in neurology at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, followed by a fellowship in neuro-oncology at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C.Bota's academic research and clinical practice focus on innovative treatments for brain malignancies. She currently serves as a principal investigator for numerous studies including novel glioblastoma stem-cell targeted chemotherapy agents, cellular immunotherapy studies and wearable devices. She consults for multiple companies involved in developing drugs, cellular therapies and devices for human use. In support of these efforts, Bota’s translational research lab investigates potential therapies for malignant gliomas.She also serves as vice dean for Clinical Research at theUCI School of Medicineand director of theUCI Alpha Stem Cell Clinic. Dr. Bota is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
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
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
- Elite
- AstrocytomaDr. Kong isElite. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Distinguished
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain TumorDr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- MeningiomaDr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- RASopathiesDr. Kong isDistinguished. Learn about RASopathies.
- Advanced
- Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Kong isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Kong isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Kong isAdvanced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Kong isAdvanced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Rasmussen EncephalitisDr. Kong isAdvanced. Learn about Rasmussen Encephalitis.
- SchwannomatosisDr. Kong isAdvanced. Learn about Schwannomatosis.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Aicardi-Goutieres SyndromeDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- ArachnoiditisDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Diencephalic SyndromeDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Diencephalic Syndrome.
- EncephalitisDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- EpilepsyDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Erdheim-Chester DiseaseDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Erdheim-Chester Disease.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Hepatocerebral DegenerationDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Hepatocerebral Degeneration.
- HydrocephalusDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- MedulloblastomaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- Memory LossDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Mohr-Tranebjaerg SyndromeDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome.
- Neural Crest TumorDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Neural Crest Tumor.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)Dr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)Dr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).
- Olfactory NeuroblastomaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
- PEHO SyndromeDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about PEHO Syndrome.
- Premenstrual Dysphoric DisorderDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
- SeizuresDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- SubependymomaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- Susac SyndromeDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Susac Syndrome.
- Thromboangiitis ObliteransDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Thromboangiitis Obliterans.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Kong isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type

