Dr. Chi Q. Duong

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• Enzymatically degraded LDL preferentially binds to CD14(high) CD16(+) monocytes and induces foam cell formation mediated only in part by the class B scavenger-receptor CD36.
• Adipophilin is a sensitive marker for lipid loading in human blood monocytes.

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Get to know Geriatrician Dr. Chi Q. Duong, who serves patients in Scottsdale, Arizona.

A prominent geriatrician, Dr. Duong is in practice at One Medical Kierland Commons in Scottsdale, Arizona. Education is at the heart of her practice, helping patients make healthier choices and reduce stress. By giving patients a better understanding of their health, she aims to empower them by incorporating both traditional and alternative approaches to care.

With a broad educational background, she graduated with her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She completed her residency in internal medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center, and her fellowship with St. Joseph’s Hospital/Boswell Medical Center Geriatrics Program.

As a testament to her success, the doctor is board-certified in geriatric medicine and internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). The AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults.

Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. A geriatrician is a health care provider who focuses on patient well-being and independent functioning. These allopathic or osteopathic health care providers are specifically trained to evaluate and manage the unique health care needs and special treatment requirements of older people.

Among her various accolades, Dr. Duong has been the recipient of the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015, 2012), and Patients’ Choice Award (2012).

Originally from Vietnam, she spends her free time gardening, cooking healthy foods, camping and spending time with her two children. To stay healthy, she sticks to a workout regimen with a trainer and enjoys the occasional mental health day at a spa with friends.

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