M.D., M.B.A
Surgeon
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Categorical General Surgery - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
As an assistant clinical professor of thoracic surgery at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte and City of Hope South Pasadena, Abigail Fong, M.D., M.B.A., offers advanced surgical expertise to patients with conditions such as lung and esophageal cancers, neuroendocrine tumors and sarcomas.
Dr. Fong was drawn to thoracic surgery because of the field’s innovative nature and its potential to create meaningful change in patients’ lives. She collaborates closely with individuals and their families to develop personalized treatment strategies based on each patient’s specific diagnosis, personal needs and long-term health goals.
After receiving her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. Fong went on to a general surgery residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She then completed a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania and later pursued specialized training in robotic surgery through the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. In addition, she earned an M.B.A. in healthcare administration from the University of Colorado in Denver.
Dr. Fong has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications, including a recent article on surgical treatment of small-cell lung cancer featured in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.