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Kris Ton, PAC

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Surgery
Professional interests include: breast cancer screening, galactocele (milk-filled cyst), galactorrhea (nipple discharge), and more.
2141 North Harbor Boulevard Suite 33001
Fullerton, CA 92835

Kris Ton, PAC is in Fullerton, CA specializing in surgery. Kris Ton, PAC is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton) and St. Jude Heritage Medical Group.

View Provider's Full Profile (714) 446-5180

Office Locations

2141 North Harbor Boulevard Suite 33001
Fullerton, CA 92835
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Some issues Kris Ton, PAC can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

  • Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
  • Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
  • Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

  • Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
  • Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
  • Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

  • Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
  • Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
  • Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
  • Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
  • Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

  • Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
  • Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
  • Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
  • Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kris Ton, PAC treated during 2013 were hypertension.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kris Ton, PAC treated as in Fullerton, CA during 2016 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Kris Ton, PAC for Medicare patients.

spinal procedures 23
X-rays 23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC.

Age
From 65 to 74 12
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kris Ton, PAC treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 54
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC.

Gender
Male 0
Female 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kris Ton, PAC treated during 2017 were cancer, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kris Ton, PAC treated as in Fullerton, CA during 2018 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Kris Ton, PAC for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 23
cancer surgery 23
doctor visit 106
excision 23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 73
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kris Ton, PAC treated during 2018 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 10
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kris Ton, PAC treated as in Fullerton, CA during 2019 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Kris Ton, PAC for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 21
cancer surgery 21
doctor visit 148
excision 21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 93
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kris Ton, PAC treated during 2019 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kris Ton, PAC treated as in Fullerton, CA during 2020 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Kris Ton, PAC for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 12
cancer surgery 12
doctor visit 171
excision 12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 120
Black 0
Hispanic 28
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kris Ton, PAC treated during 2020 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 10
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Kris Ton, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 171

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC.

Gender
Male 0
Female 157
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 109
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 28
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kris Ton, PAC treated during 2021 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 28
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Kris Ton, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 137

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC.

Gender
Male 0
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 88
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 25
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 78
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kris Ton, PAC treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, cancer, hypertension and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 38
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kris Ton, PAC treated as in Fullerton, CA during 2023 were breast procedures, cancer surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Kris Ton, PAC for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 23
cancer surgery 23
doctor visit 186
excision 23

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC.

Gender
Male 0
Female 164
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 105
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 32
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kris Ton, PAC treated during 2023 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 10
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 40
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Kris Ton, PAC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kris Ton, PAC treated as in Fullerton, CA were X-rays, spinal procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

breast procedures 19
cancer surgery 19
doctor visit 153
excision 19
spinal procedures 23
X-rays 23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC.

Gender
Male 0
Female 52
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 14
Non-Hispanic White 65
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 3
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 25
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 55

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kris Ton, PAC From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kris Ton, PAC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 5
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 3
Osteoporosis 19
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 1
Diabetes 15
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Cancer 54
Dementia 0

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant and has a state license in California.

Board Certification: Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kris Ton, PAC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence Medical Foundation
St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton)
St. Jude Heritage Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Kris Ton, PAC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, Interplan PPO, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Providence, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO, ChoiceHumana PPO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Kris Ton, PAC accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
Aetna HMO
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA HMO
MultiPlan PPO
Blue Shield of California
Medicare Advantage
HealthSmart
Interplan PPO
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Humana
Health Net PPO
Health Net HMO
Anthem
Coventry PPO
United Healthcare PPO
Providence
United Healthcare HMO
US Family Health Plan
Aetna Medicare PPO
ChoiceHumana PPO
CoventryFirst Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Kris Ton, PAC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 246 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Kris Ton, PAC from all over the web to help you find the right in Fullerton, CA. 

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Biography

Ms. Kris Ton's specialty is surgery. Clinical interests for Ms. Ton include prosthetics, fine needle aspiration (FNA), and bloodless medicine/transfusion-free surgery. Patients rated Ms. Ton highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She takes Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. She is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. Ms. Ton welcomes new patients at her office inFullerton, CA as reported by Doctor.com.

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