“One of my early instructors taught us that if given a chance, patients will tell you the problem, tell you why it is occurring, what should be done about it and why they are not doing what is needed.” Dr. Pong says. “They will tell you their fears and their hopes, their strengths and vulnerabilities. In the past, the physician’s actions were paramount, but now, the actions that count are those taken by the patient.”
Medicine and medical care are rapidly evolving. In the past, physicians were sources of information, but now, at least in primary care, doctors are much more curators of information.
Dr. Pong’s effectiveness as a physician is based on his ability to listen, understand, empathize with, communicate with, and empower his patients.
Dr. Pong grew up in a small town before going to college at the University of California at Santa Cruz. He swam competitively throughout his childhood, has enjoyed a lifelong love of sailing and fishing, and played volleyball up until a few years ago, when his knees told him it was time to hang it up.
In his free time, he loves exercising, cooking, fly fishing, and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family. Ask him about Thanksgiving.
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