Dr. Albert Ken Chong MD
Orthopedist
1880 N Orange Grove Ave Pomona CA, 91767About
Dr. Albert Chong is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Pomona, CA. Dr. Chong specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Chong tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 2000
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Acl Tear
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Femur Fracture
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- Stanford University - Sports Medicine 2005
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