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Dr. Philomena Wah Kong MD, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Dr. Philomena Wah Kong MD

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

2498 Western Avenue Altamont NY, 12009
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Dr. Philomena Kong is a physiatrist practicing in Altamont, NY. Dr. Kong is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Kong focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Kong can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.

Education and Training

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 1992

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 29 years of experience

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2498 Western Avenue -
Altamont, NY 12009
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