Summary

Dr. Kathryn Akong is a pulmonologist who also practices internal medicine and pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and brings 25 years of experience to her practice. Her comprehensive training allows her to care for patients across age groups, with particular expertise in respiratory conditions.

Dr. Akong is affiliated with Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and practices in San Diego, California. She specializes in treating cystic fibrosis and asthma in both children and adults. Her expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health. She also conducts asthma challenge tests to help diagnose and manage breathing difficulties in her patients.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 25 years of experience
  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Rady Childrens Specialists Of San Diego

3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Kathryn Ann Akong, MDDr. Mikhal G Schiffer, MDAlba Nidia CascoDr. Stuart Ian Rubenstein, MD
PulmonologyPediatricsNurse PractitionerPediatrics
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2.8 
25 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, French, English, Arabic, Russian
San Diego , CATemecula , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kathryn Ann Akong

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kathryn Ann Akong has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kathryn Ann Akong has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine/pediatrics
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated in 2005
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 2001

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Dr. Kathryn Akong is affiliated with Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego.
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Dr. Kathryn Akong's office is located at 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA, 92123.

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