Continental Who's Who

Kenneth V. Chong, MD

Kenneth V. Chong, MD, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Healthcare as a result of his role as Diagnostic and Musculoskeletal Radiologist and Medical Director at Emory Advanced Imaging. A diagnostic radiology practice providing patients with first class imaging services with the help of state of the art imaging equipment, Emory Advanced Imaging offers complete Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), and X-ray exams to patients and referring physicians throughout Alameda County.

Dr. Chong has been in the industry for eleven years. When asked what inspired him to enter healthcare, Dr. Chong states it was his “desire to help people and he liked the ability to diagnose illnesses.” Specializing in Diagnostic and Musculoskeletal Radiology, he was initially interested in the field because of his own injuries sustained in practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

The recipient of a Star Award and a Voluntary Service Award from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Chong’s advice to young physicians entering the field is: “It’s a long path. You have to study a lot and you will be a Doctor’s Doctor.” A member of the Radiological Society of North America, American Roentgen Society and the Internal Association of Radiologists, Dr. Chong authored an article in the Journal of Palliative Medicine entitled “Types And Rate of Implementation of Palliative Care Team Recommendations For Care of Hospitalized Veterans” in 2004. Throughout the course of his educational career, Dr. Chong earned his Medical degree from New York Medical College which was followed by an Internship in Internal Medicine at Winthrop University Hospital and Radiology Residency at Mount Auburn Hospital. Dr. Chong is Dedicating this recognition to his parents, Mary and Darren Chong.