Dr. Fong is a Chinese-American colorectal surgeon who is double-board certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for her compassionate care. After completing her residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, she further specialized with a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital/NYU Winthrop. She serves on national medical committees, has presented research at esteemed conferences, and shares her knowledge through blogging and public outreach.
Beyond her medical career, Dr. Fong is a passionate writer and artist. Her creative journey began at Sarah Lawrence College, where she studied under William Kelley. She has been published in The Apothecary and The Bookends Review and was recognized with a Shtorytime! short story award. A former Stony Brook Children’s Literature Fellow, she writes poetry, young adult, and adult fiction. Currently, she is working on a non-fiction book exploring the intersections of medicine and humanity, represented by Trinity McFadden at The Bindery.
The Apothecary
Resistance Poetry
Without Borders
Inspiration in Isolation
1st Prize Shtorytime! short story
3rd prize Shtorytime! short story
2nd prize Shtorytime! short story
GoatPol.com
Tupelo Press, 30/30 writer, January 2023- 30
Written Tales
Herstory anthology
Poetry of the Pandemic: Vol 3, Ariel Publishing LLC
Published scholar in peer-reviewed journals like Surgical Endoscopy and International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. Focus on innovative surgical techniques and historical reviews.
Award-winning writer with works featured in multiple literary journals. Published poetry, short stories, and reflective pieces on personal and global topics.
Contributor to Clinical Decision Making in Colorectal Surgery. Expert in diagnosing and managing complex colorectal conditions.
Extensive experience in emergent ventral hernia repair. Research-driven approach using ACS-NSQIP data for optimal outcomes.
Skilled in the resection of locally advanced or recurrent rectal cancers. Focused on minimally invasive cancer treatments.
Specializing in advanced surgical techniques for rectal and colon conditions, colorectal surgeon Dr. Fong has expertise in both laparoscopic and open procedures
