Dr. Wayne Chihwing Leong, MD

Dr. Wayne Leong is a board-certified internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and completed his residency training at St Johns Medical Center. With 34 years of experience treating hospitalized patients, Dr. Leong has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex medical conditions. He is fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Leong practices at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center and provides care at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout Oakland, Walnut Creek, and San Jose, California. His clinical expertise focuses on treating patients with chronic kidney disease and advanced kidney conditions. He also specializes in managing respiratory failure and providing comprehensive care for critically ill patients. …Dr. Leong performs essential diagnostic testing including metabolic panels and diabetic kidney disease screening to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.