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Michael Fong, MD, Cardiology, Los Angeles, CA

Michael W Fong MD

Heart Failure & Transplantation, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging


Professor of Clinical Medicine and Radiology, USC School of Medicine

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  • 1520 San Pablo StSte 1000Los Angeles, CA 90033

  • Phone+1 323-442-5100

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Summary

  • Dr. Michael Fong is a cardiologist based in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in heart failure and transplantation, and cardiac imaging. He completed his internal medicine residency at Case Western Reserve University and his cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Rochester. Currently, he serves as a Professor of Clinical Medicine and Radiology at Keck Hospital of USC, Los Angeles General Medical Center, and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. His prior experience includes a role as an Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester and co-Director of Cardiac MRI. Dr. Fong is experienced in cardiac MRI and various cardiomyopathies. He has contributed to several publications on topics such as heart failure, transplantation outcomes, and virtual home care. His honors include being a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and receiving recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance for patient-centered care.

Education & Training

  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    University of Rochester Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2004 - 2007
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2007 - 2010
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2001 - 2005
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Cardiology, 2008
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2013-2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparison of the Tolvaptan Versus Furosemide-Based Diuretic Regimes in Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure with Hyponatremia (AQUA-AHF)  
    Luanda P Grazette, Michael W Fong, Andrew J Yoon, Rani Y Upadhyay, Anilkumar Mehra, Uri Elkayam, Journal of Cardiac Failure

Authored Content

  • Comparison of the Tolvaptan Versus Furosemide-Based Diuretic Regimes in Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure with Hyponatremia (AQUA-AHF)August 2018

Press Mentions

  • SCCM Pod-523 CCM: Clinical Predictors of Seizures in ICU Patients
    SCCM Pod-523 CCM: Clinical Predictors of Seizures in ICU PatientsAugust 7th, 2024
  • SCCM Pod-523 CCM: Clinical Predictors of Seizures in ICU Patients
    SCCM Pod-523 CCM: Clinical Predictors of Seizures in ICU PatientsAugust 8th, 2024

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow
  • International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation
    Member
  • Society of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
    Member
  • Heart Failure Society of America
    Member

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