Dr. Gary K Kong MD, MPH
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3808 W Riverside Dr Suite 406 Burbank CA, 91505About
Dr. Gary Kong practices Pulmonology in Burbank, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kong manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
University of Southampton / Faculty of Medicine MD
University of Southampton / Faculty of Medicine 1986
Texas A&M University, TX 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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