Dr. Minch K. Fong M.D., Hematologist-Oncologist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Minch K. Fong M.D.

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

4/5(65)
26691 Plaza Suite 200 Mission Viejo California, 92691
Write A Review Watch Videos
Rating

4/5

About

Minch K. Fong, MD, is an oncologist at South Orange County Hematology Oncology Associates in Mount Viejo, California. Also affiliated with Mission Health, Dr. Fong works with patients affected by various forms of cancer. He studied at the University of San Diego and is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He loves to listen to his patients stories, and is honored by the fact that his patients trust him with their most intimate tales, but also that they still want to see him after all the years he has been practicing. He appreciates the fact that his practice is so busy, regardless of the many hours he still puts in.

Dr. Minch K. Fong M.D.'s Videos

Education and Training

University of San Diego

University of California 1992

Provider Details

MaleEnglish
Dr. Minch K. Fong M.D.
Dr. Minch K. Fong M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Can certain food prevent cancer?

    The Mediterranean diet had been found helpful in preventing recurrence of colon cancer and breast cancer, provided that you already had these cancers. Otherwise, there are no specific foods with convincing evidence to uniformly prevent cancers. READ MORE

  • Why did my radiation therapy cause my creatinine to fluctuate?

    Elevated creatinine can have many explanations. It is most commonly seen with dehydration but kidney dysfunction can also be a cause. Radiation, unless directed at the kidneys or caused dehydration, generally does not result in increase creatinine. READ MORE

  • How does blood cancer happen?

    Most leukemias are not hereditary. It is not preventable by, for instance, diet or exercise. Radiation exposure is one potential cause of leukemias but the exact cause is rarely found. Sorry. READ MORE

  • Breast cancer recurrence

    Recurrence of breast cancer depends on many factors such as tumor size, surgical margins, and type of treatment after surgery. I'm afraid it is hard to be precise about recurrence without additional information. Both a history of dcis and breast cancer suggests an increase risk of recurrence above those without a history of either, additional information is needed for more accurate prognostication. READ MORE

  • Why is my mother so irritable after her chemotherapy sessions?

    Sorry to hear this. It is common to experience irritability after chemotherapy. This can be from depression which is commonly seen after the completion of treatment. This does get better in time but may need antidepressants if severe READ MORE

  • Can back pain be a symptom of lung cancer?

    First off please try to stop your smoking. Back pain had lots of causes and is seen with advanced lung cancers. But most back pain, fortunately, are not from lung cancer. Cancer pain tends to be severe and will require narcotics to control. READ MORE

  • With a history of cancer, how often should I undergo a test to be sure there are no cancer cells in my body?

    There are no specific blood tests for cancer cells in the body. Patient's with breast cancer need to continue regular mammograms and medical follow up. READ MORE

  • Can cancer cause depression symptoms?

    Depression is common in cancer regardless of the type of treatment given. It is estimated that eighty percent of cancer patients will experience depression type symptoms sometime during the treatment course. Depression can even occur after the completion of treatment. READ MORE

  • Why did my brother's cancer treatment cause weakening of his kidneys?

    Some chemotherapy, such as cisplatinum, can result in creatinine elevations. Ask your doctor if any of the chemotherapy drugs given to your brother can be a cause. READ MORE

  • For a breast cancer case, is a surgery done first or is the chemotherapy started first?

    There is no distinct benefit of receiving chemotherapy before surgery as opposed to chemotherapy after surgery. Chemotherapy before surgery will make the tumor more easily resectable(assuming that the tumor responds to chemotherapy). This is reserved for women who want breast sparing surgery (not a mastectomy). Chemotherapy before surgery can afford this reduction in the tumor, but has no different outcome when compared to chemotherapy given after surgery. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Oncology

Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Anemia
  • Breast Cancer
  • Brain Tumor
  • Colon Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Leukemia
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Loves to listen to his patients stories, and is honored by the fact that his patients trust him with their most intimate tales, but also they still want to see him after all the years he has been practicing. He appreciates the fact that his practice is so busy, regardless of the many hours he still puts in.

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Clinical Oncology

Dr. Minch K. Fong M.D.'s Practice location

26691 Plaza Suite 200 -
Mission Viejo, California 92691
Get Direction
New patients: 949-347-0600, 949-770-8168
Fax: 949-770-2991, 949-347-0746

Dr. Minch K. Fong M.D.'s reviews

(65)
Write Review

Patient Experience with Dr. Fong


4.0

Based on 65 reviews

Dr. Minch K. Fong M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 65 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Recommended Articles

  • This Woman's Battle Against Cancer Raises Awareness

    Fighting against cancer is a gigantic battle for anyone who faces it, and it can be hard to even think about anything else during. However, some women are such powerful warriors that they not only fight the fight themselves, but also strive to raise awareness.Teri's storyMany women in Teri...

  • Ovarian Cancer Survivor Dedicates Herself to Helping Others

    July 11th, 2014 is a day LeToy Hannah will never forget. She had gone into surgery to remove a non-cancerous cyst on her ovary and came out with a stage 3C ovarian cancer diagnosis. Hannah was shocked; her mother had to make the call to do a complete hysterectomy to remove all visible cancer while...

  • Treatments for Liver Cancer

    During liver cancer treatment, different healthcare professionals work together to come up with an overall treatment plan. The treatment plan combines different types of cancer treatment to get a successful cure. This group of doctors is called a "multidisciplinary team", which include:...

  • Pregnancy Does Not Affect Breast Cancer Recurrence, Study Finds

    There is a fear among some survivors of breast cancer that having a baby can cause the cancer to come back. For a while, there was no hard evidence one way or the other, so this question could cloud the mind of some women. Only ten percent of young women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer go...

  • How Is Ovarian Cancer Diagnosed?

    Ovarian cancer can affect every woman in the world, including those who are at an age above 60, but also those who are younger than that. The symptoms of ovarian cancer are mild in the early stages, so many women confuse them with a regular period or ovulation pain. That is the reason why ovarian...

  • Ovarian Cancer: The Cliché About Cancer That’s True

    Last June, 24-year-old Dani Strumeier, a tax accountant at PwC, began to experience pain in her lower abdomen, but she brushed off going to the hospital because she knew that there would be needles there. She could not have blood drawn from her body without throwing up or passing out. Fortunately, a...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT MISSIONl

27700 MEDICAL CENTER RD, 5TH FLOOR MISSION VIEJO CA 92691

Head southwest on Plaza Estival 315 ft
Turn left onto Los Altos 399 ft
Turn right onto Crown Valley Parkway 1027 ft
Turn left onto Medical Center Road 1057 ft
Turn left onto Emergency Way 668 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

3467 ftSee direction

SADDLEBACK MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERl

24451 HEALTH CENTER DRIVE LAGUNA HILLS CA 92653

Head southwest on Plaza Estival 315 ft
Turn left onto Los Altos 399 ft
Turn right onto Crown Valley Parkway 2657 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1940 ft
Merge left onto San Diego Freeway (I 5) 4.3 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1544 ft
Turn left onto El Toro Road (S18) 2187 ft
Turn left onto Paseo de Valencia 2942 ft
Turn left onto Health Center Drive 330 ft
Turn left 48 ft
Make a slight right 213 ft
Turn right 321 ft
Turn left 31 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

6.7 miSee direction