Dr. Alvin David Wong M.D.
Internist
3838 California St 310 San Francisco CA, 94118About
Dr. Alvin Wong is an internist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Wong specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Wong provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1986
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- High Cholesterol
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Contact Dermatitis
- Pain
- Ear Wax
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
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