Summary

Dr. Melisa Wong is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in cardiovascular surgery, oncology, and pulmonology. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 15 years of experience in her field, Dr. Wong brings extensive expertise to complex surgical procedures involving the chest and cardiovascular system.

Dr. Wong practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and sees patients at the UCSF Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Clinic in San Francisco, California. She treats patients experiencing back pain, including expectant mothers dealing with pregnancy-related back discomfort and young patients with back pain issues. Her treatment approach includes acupuncture and physical therapy options to help patients find relief from their symptoms.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 4 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

UCSF Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Clinic

1600 Divisadero St # 4San Francisco, CA 94143

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Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melisa L. Wong

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melisa L. Wong has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melisa L. Wong has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Hematology/oncology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology
  • Oncologist
  • Pulmonologist
  • Thoracic Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsf Medical Center

Medical School

University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011

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Which hospitals is Dr. Melisa L. Wong affiliated with?
Dr. Melisa L. Wong is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
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