Dr. Laurence Chong M.D.
Hospitalist
28 Crescent St Middletown CT, 06457About
Dr. Laurence Chong is a hospitalist practicing in Middletown, CT. Dr. Chong specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Chong manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Chong works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Pain
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