Karen A. Fong, MD
Internal Medicine
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About Karen A. Fong, MD
My goal as a primary care doctor has been to partner with my patients and their families. Perhaps that stems from having been trained in both pediatrics and internal medicine, as well as teaching both residents and medical students at a University Medical Center. A good teacher should be able to clearly explain a difficult concept and the proof is when the student can then explain it to the next person. As in any relationship, it takes time to listen and discuss options that work for the individual patient. I count myself successful when my patient attains their health goals and feels confident in their ability to stay as healthy and active as possible. As an MDVIP-affiliated physician, I feel empowered to offer individualized care to each of my patients, whether young, old or somewhere in the middle.
Living in a small community means that you may find me shopping at the local farmers market, hiking on the nearby trails and beaches with my dog or wine tasting at some of our local, world-renowned wineries.
Orange, CA
Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 1990-1993
Chief Resident and Clinical Instructor 1993-1994
Orange, CA
1989-1990
Los Angeles, CA
Doctorate of Medicine 1989
Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Microbiology and Immunology 1985
Graduated with Departmental Honors
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine 1995-2001
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Medical Association
Benefits of joining Dr. Fong's practice with MDVIP
The office of Karen A. Fong, MD
| Mon | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
I am grateful for their normal good efforts, but this was more.
Tom Ingram
I attribute much of my active life style to her excellent health advice and the thorough annual physical evaluations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
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