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Aria Hong,

M.D.

Pulmonologist

4.8 (36 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
Specialties
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Education
Medical school:

Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

Residency:

Internal Medicine - Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.

Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine
About Me

As a board-certified pulmonologist within the Division of Hospital Medicine at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte, Aria Hong, MD, dedicated to helping patients stop smoking, managing lung-related health issues and improving the quality of life for those with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. With extensive expertise in pulmonary and critical care medicine, Dr. Hong has worked with critically ill patients at two of Southern California’s leading intensive care units. 

An honors graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Hong earned her medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, where she also completed her residency. She went on to pursue a fellowship in pulmonology and critical care medicine at the University of California, Irvine. 

Dr. Hong was drawn to medicine by her desire to make a difference in the lives of her patients.

Patient reviews
The patient ratings and comments on this page are obtained from an external Press Ganey® outpatient survey provided to all eligible City of Hope patients within one to two weeks of their treatment occurrence. Raw data from the answers to the survey questions about our physicians are calculated by Press Ganey into a one- to five- star rating. In the spirit of transparency, all patient comments are posted as written by the patient, whether they are positive or negative. We only exclude comments if they are deemed to be slanderous or libelous, contain profanity or vulgar language, or do not relate to the patient's experience with the doctor involved. As a result, the comments are the views and opinions of the patients surveyed and are not endorsed by, and may not necessarily reflect the opinion of, City of Hope.
Apr 18, 2026
"This doctor helped ease some of my anxiety about my condition. I liked her very much."
Mar 3, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Aria Hong ordered a chest X-ray and reviewed it with me during this visit. She wanted to evaluate my lung condition after prescribing prednisone for my lung inflammation, which I had been taking for two months prior to the visit. During that time, I messaged her each week to update her on my progress. She responded to my messages-often even on weekends-and provided detailed instructions on how to taper the medication safely. During this visit, she listened attentively to my questions and continued to monitor my condition closely. I am immensely thankful to her for going above and beyond her duties to take such good care of me."
Nov 18, 2025
2.8
"She could have showed more emotion and empathy, as other doctors have. She was stand offish and didn't fully explain herself clearly, more examples and visuals would be more helpful and more compassion helps"
Oct 24, 2025
5.0
"Dr Hong is outstanding and always encouraging and supportive in my care. Couldn't ask for more!!!"
Jul 31, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Hong showed care and compassion and patiently listened to my concerns and questions."
Jul 31, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Hong is familiar with my health condition, explains the necessary treatment well, and accommodates my situation."
Jul 15, 2025
5.0
"Very compassionate today"