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Dr. Karen Fong, MD

Dr. Karen Fong, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Fong, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities Stanford Hospital and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. She is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

2637 Shadelands Dr Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 300-4680

Dr. Fong is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Fong specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Fong's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fong

3.8

12 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
67%
67%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
25%
25%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 05, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Oct 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Sep 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Matt Mantaro – Apr 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Paula – Aug 29, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Karen Fong, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities Stanford...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Northwestern University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992

  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Fong is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Inc.2637 Shadelands Dr Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    1
    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Stanford Hospital

      300 Pasteur Dr
      Stanford, CA 94305
      Recipient of 34
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      19% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

      1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
      Walnut Creek, CA 94598
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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