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Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Hematology (Blood Disorders)

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: lung cancer, head and neck cancer, salivary gland tumor, and more.

3445 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 300
Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 325-8252

Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD is a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in medical oncology, internal medicine (adult medicine) and hematology (blood disorders). She graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Health, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Medical Plaza Suite 550
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Address:

2020 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 600
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Address:

3445 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 300
Torrance, CA 90505

Some issues Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News

“The family would like to sincerely thank UCLA Medicine, Department of Head and Neck, and most especially, UCLA Oncologist Dr. Deborah Wong and her staff, for their care and dedication.”—"Colin Scott Thompson", Daily Breeze, February 2016

blood draw	25
doctor visit	59
hospital care	201
inpatient care	201
lab tests	21

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	15
Cancer	36

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	79
blood draw	275
chemotherapy	79
doctor visit	524
hospital care	240
inpatient care	240
lab tests	375
minimally invasive procedures	78

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	22
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	46

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	170
blood draw	350
chemotherapy	170
doctor visit	849
hospital care	293
inpatient care	293
lab tests	500
minimally invasive procedures	222
port flush	28

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	44
Hispanic	64
Asian	88
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	68
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	42

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	313
blood draw	476
chemotherapy	313
doctor visit	1215
hospital care	449
inpatient care	449
lab tests	634
minimally invasive procedures	353
port flush	34

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	37
Hispanic	47
Asian	68
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	53
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	41

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	361
blood draw	596
chemotherapy	361
doctor visit	1360
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
lab tests	678
minimally invasive procedures	434
port flush	27

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	37
Hispanic	50
Asian	83
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	55
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	37

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	383
blood draw	554
chemotherapy	383
doctor visit	1462
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
lab tests	698
minimally invasive procedures	461
port flush	45

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	36
Hispanic	43
Asian	73
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	46
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	36

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	225
blood draw	415
chemotherapy	225
doctor visit	1225
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
lab tests	464
minimally invasive procedures	323

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	35
Hispanic	34
Asian	70
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	56
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	35

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	324
blood draw	328
chemotherapy	324
doctor visit	1169
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	502
minimally invasive procedures	431
port flush	58
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	43
Hispanic	32
Asian	67
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	66
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	32

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	731
blood draw	258
chemotherapy	731
doctor visit	3133
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
lab tests	1372
minimally invasive procedures	1027
port flush	86

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and chemotherapy.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	323
blood draw	364
chemotherapy	323
doctor visit	1222
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
lab tests	584
minimally invasive procedures	416
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	176
Male	177

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	48
Non-Hispanic White	231
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	28
Other	7

**Age**
85 and over	36
75 to 84	115
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	164

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	30
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 2006. She completed residency at Internship: Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Internship: Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine (2009)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Health

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

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.

Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

L.A. Care

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$19,156 $19,156
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$13,005 Lenvima $13,005
GENZYME CORPORATION	$11,640 LIBTAYO $11,640
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$3,176 MK-6018 $1,523	KEYTRUDA $1,147	NON-PRODUCT $211	$295
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$2,645 LIBTAYO $2,620	$25
Other	$9,608 TECENTRIQ $4,621	ALIYA SYSTEM $152	KEYTRUDA $150	IMFINZI $125	VELCADE $114	Other $4,447

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$42,666
Travel and Lodging	$9,502
Food and Beverage	$4,979
Honoraria	$1,425
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$552
Other	$106

Research Payments

Dr. Deborah Jean Lee Wong, MD, PhD has received 929 research payments totaling $11,655,335.

Biography

Dr. Deborah Wong is a specialist in medical oncology and hematology (blood disorders). She works in Los Angeles, CA, Santa Monica, CA, and Torrance, CA. Dr. Wong's areas of clinical interest consist of salivary gland tumor, cancer immunotherapy, and lung cancer. She is professionally affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. She studied medicine at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. She seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. According to UCLA Health, Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients at her office in Santa Monica, CA.