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Dr. Kathryn Akong, MD
Pediatric Pulmonology* Age 52
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Dr. Kathryn Akong, MD

Pediatric Pulmonology* Age 52
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Kathryn Akong, MD is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Akong graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Dr. Kathryn Akong, MD is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in San Diego, CA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Akong currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Akong's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akong is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mild Asthma
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respirator Fit Evaluations
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Tuberculosis Screening
Ultrasound, Endobronchial

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  • Trio ACO HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Access Plus HMO
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    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
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    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    Select CA HMO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Select HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • Value HMO
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  • Choice
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH Southern California Elect Choice
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Aetna
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Navigate POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3020 Childrens Way Fl 2, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 966-5999
  2. 2 UCSD Medical Offices South Pharmacy
    4168 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7073

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Specialties*
Pediatric Pulmonology
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kathryn Akong, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akong's profile.

Dr. Kathryn Akong, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kathryn Akong, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pediatric Pulmonology.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte
    2005
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pediatric Pulmonology
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

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