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Dr. Michelle Tong, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Professional interests include: colonoscopy, endoscopy
80 South Main Street Suite 202
Winsted, CT 06098

Dr. Michelle Tong, MD is a gastroenterologist in Torrington, CT specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Michelle Tong, MD is affiliated with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Hartford Healthcare and CONNECTICUT GI PC.

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Office Locations

Address:

245 Alvord Park Road
Torrington, CT 06790

Address:

540 Litchfield Street
Torrington, CT 06790

Address:

80 South Main Street Suite 202
Winsted, CT 06098

Some issues Dr. Michelle Tong, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

  • Intestinal ulcers
  • Polyps
  • Bowel cancer
  • An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

In The News 

“The presentation will be given by gastroenterologist Michelle Tong, MD, and will address the risks and symptoms of colon cancer, colon polyps and tumors, and screening options to detect and prevent...”—"Torrington Hospital presenting talk on colon cancer", CT Insider, February 2022

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Tong, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michelle Tong, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Torrington, CT were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures 163
doctor visit 214
gastrointestinal procedures 194
hospital care 61
inpatient care 61
minimally invasive procedures 199
preventive care 52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 163

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Tong, MD.

Gender
Male 4
Female 6
Age
75 to 84 2
85 and over 1
Less than 65 2
65 to 74 4

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Tong, MD From 2020 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Tong, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 6
High Cholesterol 5
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 3
Depression 3
Chronic Kidney Disease 4
Asthma 1
Osteoporosis 1
Heart Failure 1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2
Diabetes 3
Atrial Fibrillation 1
Cancer 1
Dementia 1

Education & Training

Dr. Michelle Tong, MD graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michelle Tong, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Hartford Healthcare
CONNECTICUT GI PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michelle Tong, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
AbbVie, Inc. $858 Mavyret
$429 		Humira
$380 		Skyrizi
$27 		Creon
$22
AbbVie Inc. $232 Rinvoq
$140 		Skyrizi
$43 		LINZESS
$31 		Humira
$18
Pfizer Inc. $168 INFLECTRA
$128 		VELSIPITY
$23 		PAXLOVID
$17
Covidien LP $146
$146
CONMED Corporation $142 CONMED Biliary
$142
Other $1,066 STELARA
$246 		Trulance
$141 		ZEPOSIA
$114 		ENTYVIO
$106 		XIFAXAN
$83 		Other
$377
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,583
Education $29

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Michelle Tong, MD.

GastroGPO, LLC 2023 $19,439.88 Physician Covered Recipient Common Stock

Biography

Dr. Michelle Tong's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. She is professionally affiliated with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

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