
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 CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2004 - 2007
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
- University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2010 - 2026
- NY State Medical License 2007 - 2010
- OH State Medical License 2001 - 2005
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
- 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
- 2 citationsVirtual Home Care for Patients With Acute Illness.Josh Banerjee, Christopher Lynch, Hugh Gordon, Charles E Coffey Jr, Catherine P Canamar
JAMA Network Open. 2024-11-04 - Progression of Rheumatic Heart Disease: A Case of Failed Secondary Prevention.Arnold Gan, Vu Pham, Michael Fong, Kusha Davar
JACC. Case Reports. 2024-10-16 - Accuracy and correlation of bed and standing scale weights in monitoring volume status in heart failure patients.Devin Skoll, Phillip Abarca, Vu Pham, Anushka Das, Clark Mantini
Future Cardiology. 2024-01-01
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 PatientsAugust 7th, 2024
- SCCM Pod-523 CCM: Clinical Predictors of Seizures in ICU PatientsAugust 8th, 2024
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- International Society of Heart and Lung TransplantationMember
- Society of Cardiac Magnetic ResonanceMember
- Heart Failure Society of AmericaMember
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