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Dr. Grace Kong, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in New York, NY specializing in pediatric cardiology and general practice. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Grace Kong, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine, Nemours Children's Health, WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL and Pediatric Cardiology - Lower Manhattan.
156 William Street 7th floor
New York, NY 10038
1245 Highland Avenue Suite 204
Abington, PA 19001
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Wilmington, DE 19803
525 East 68th Street F677
New York, NY 10065
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Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Dr. Grace Kong, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2016. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology American Board of Pediatrics/General Pediatrics and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2016)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology American Board of Pediatrics/General Pediatrics
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Grace Kong, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Grace Kong, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: UnitedHealthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna HMO, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, MultiPlan PPO, AmeriHealth, Devon Health, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Centene, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, Three Rivers Provider Network, Insurance Administrators of America, UPMC MCAID/CHIP PA DE, Celtic Transplant Network for Ambetter, Aetna PPO/POS/EPO, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO DE/PA, Delaware Medicare, Preferred Healthcare PPO, Aetna Better Health PA Kids HMO, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware, Lifetrac Transplant, Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO, INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge), Star Healthcare Network and Ambetter Health of Delaware.
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Dr. Grace Kong's medical specialty is general practice and pediatric cardiology. Dr. Kong's clinical interests include pulmonary atresia, tetralogy of fallot, and fetal echocardiography. She seems to be an in-network provider for UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Fidelis Care, as well as other insurance carriers. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. She has received the following distinctions: Fellow of the Month Award (New York, NY) and Kena Valentine Fellow of the Year Award (New York, NY). Dr. Kong is affiliated with Nemours Children's Health and Weill Cornell Medicine. According to NewYork-Presbyterian, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in New York, NY.
