Name: Dr. Ben Wong

Specialty: Internal Medicine (Internist)

Qualification / Board Certification: MD — Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Affiliation(s): Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital (Stanford Health Care — Stanford Hospital)

Locations (City/State): San Jose, CA (2 locations)

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1174619811

About the Doctor

Dr. Ben Wong, MD is a highly experienced, board-certified Internist with more than two decades of dedicated service to patients in the San Jose, California area. He received his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine — one of the nation’s premier research and clinical training institutions — and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, grounding him firmly in the local healthcare community he continues to serve today.

With over 23 years in practice, Dr. Wong has developed deep expertise in the diagnosis and long-term management of complex chronic conditions common among adult and elderly patients, including hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal conditions like osteoarthritis. His clinical scope also extends to cancer screening, infectious disease monitoring, respiratory conditions, and rehabilitation therapy — making him a truly comprehensive primary care resource for his patients.

A standout feature of Dr. Wong’s professional profile is his affiliation with Stanford Health Care — Stanford Hospital, one of the most celebrated academic medical centers in the world and a recognized Castle Connolly Top Hospital ranked in six clinical procedures. This affiliation underscores his commitment to providing care that meets the highest national standards. He also maintains admitting privileges at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and both El Camino Health campuses in Los Gatos and Mountain View, ensuring his patients have access to a broad network of trusted hospital care when needed.

Dr. Wong accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, and other major insurance plans, and is currently accepting new patients at both of his San Jose practice locations.

Highlights at a glance:

• Over 23 years of Internal Medicine experience
• Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
• Medical degree from UC San Diego School of Medicine
• Residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
• Affiliated with Stanford Health Care — Stanford Hospital (Castle Connolly Top Hospital)
• Admitting privileges at four Bay Area hospitals
• Two convenient San Jose practice locations
• Accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, and major plans
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Dr. Wong’s academic and clinical training reflects a strong foundation at respected California institutions, combining elite university-based medical education with community-focused residency training:

Medical School: University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (UC San Diego) — La Jolla, CA (Doctor of Medicine — MD)

Residency: Internal Medicine — Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA

Fellowship / Additional Training: General Internal Medicine with emphasis on chronic disease management, preventive care, and rehabilitation medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) — Active Certification

Years of Experience: Over 23 years in clinical practice

Medical Conditions Treated

As a board-certified Internist with over two decades of experience, Dr. Wong diagnoses, treats, and manages an extensive range of acute and chronic medical conditions, including:

• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
• High Blood Pressure with Heart Disease (Hypertensive Heart Disease)
• Type 2 Diabetes & High Blood Sugar Management
• High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) & Renal Function Monitoring
• Osteoarthritis & Joint Pain Management
• Back Pain (Acute & Chronic)
• Chest Pain Evaluation & Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
• Cough (Chronic & Acute) & Breathing Problems
• Cancer Screening & Early Detection
• Infectious Disease Screening & Management
• Long-Term Medication Management & Polypharmacy Review
• Preventive Care & Routine Health Maintenance
• Adult Medical Examinations & Annual Physicals
• Anemia & Blood Disorders
• Respiratory Conditions — Asthma, COPD & Bronchitis
• Digestive & Gastrointestinal Complaints
• Kidney Stone Risk Management
• Anxiety, Depression & Mental Health Screening
• Substance Abuse Assessment & Referral

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Wong provides a range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative procedures as part of his comprehensive Internal Medicine practice, including:

• Annual Physical Examinations & Adult Wellness Check-Ups
• Preventive Health Screenings — Diabetes, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Cancer
• Blood Pressure Testing & Cardiovascular Monitoring
• Blood Sugar & HbA1c Testing for Diabetes Management
• Chronic Kidney Disease Monitoring & Lab Workup
• Cancer Screening Orders & Risk Assessments
• Infectious Disease Screening (HIV, Hepatitis, STIs, TB)
• Rehabilitation Therapy Assessment & Planning
• Long-Term Medication Reviews & Chronic Care Management
• Immunizations & Adult Vaccination Programs
• Chest Pain Evaluation & EKG Interpretation
• Referrals to Cardiology, Nephrology, Oncology & Other Specialists
• Respiratory Function Assessment & Pulmonary Screening
• Musculoskeletal Examination & Osteoarthritis Management
• Telehealth Consultations (availability — contact office to confirm)

Services Offered

Dr. Wong’s Internal Medicine practice is built around delivering thorough, evidence-based, and compassionate long-term care to the diverse adult population of San Jose and the greater Silicon Valley region. With more than 23 years of experience and connections to some of Northern California’s most prestigious medical institutions, Dr. Wong offers his patients both the depth of specialist knowledge and the continuity of a trusted primary care physician.

Preventive Care & Annual Wellness Examinations Preventive medicine is a central pillar of Dr. Wong’s practice. He conducts comprehensive annual physical examinations and wellness check-ups, recommends and orders age-appropriate preventive screenings, administers adult immunizations, and counsels patients on evidence-based lifestyle modifications to reduce their risk of serious illness. His proactive approach helps patients stay ahead of potential health problems before they become serious.

• Annual physical exams and adult wellness visits
• Preventive screenings — blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, and kidney function
• Cancer screening recommendations — colorectal, prostate, lung, and skin
• Adult immunizations including flu, pneumococcal, shingles, and COVID-19 vaccines
• Lifestyle counseling — diet, exercise, weight management, and smoking cessation

Chronic Disease Management Managing long-term conditions is the cornerstone of Dr. Wong’s clinical practice. With over two decades of experience, he develops and oversees individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for patients living with complex chronic diseases. His goal is to help patients achieve and maintain stable health outcomes, minimize disease progression, and preserve quality of life through consistent monitoring and expert medication management.

• Type 2 diabetes management — glucose monitoring, HbA1c tracking, and insulin management
• Hypertension treatment and blood pressure optimization
• High cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction
• Chronic kidney disease monitoring, staging, and renal protection strategies
• Hypertensive heart disease management and cardiac risk counseling
• Osteoarthritis pain management and functional support
• Long-term medication management and polypharmacy safety reviews

Cardiovascular & Chest Pain Evaluation Dr. Wong provides thorough evaluation and management of chest pain and cardiovascular risk factors, coordinating with cardiologists at affiliated institutions such as Stanford Health Care when advanced cardiac workup or intervention is needed.

• Chest pain evaluation and EKG interpretation
• Cardiovascular risk stratification and prevention planning
• Blood pressure and cholesterol optimization for heart health
• Referrals to cardiology specialists at Stanford and affiliated hospitals

Cancer Screening & Infectious Disease Services Dr. Wong conducts routine cancer screenings and manages infectious disease monitoring, ensuring his patients receive timely testing and appropriate follow-up based on their personal and family health history.

• Colorectal, prostate, lung, and other age-appropriate cancer screenings
• Infectious disease screening — HIV, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and STIs
• Vaccination for preventable infectious diseases
• Management and referral for confirmed infectious disease diagnoses

Rehabilitation Therapy Services In addition to conventional medical management, Dr. Wong provides rehabilitation therapy assessment and planning for patients recovering from injury, surgery, or managing chronic musculoskeletal conditions — helping patients restore function and improve daily quality of life.

• Rehabilitation therapy evaluation and care planning
• Musculoskeletal pain management including back pain and osteoarthritis
• Coordination with physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists
• Post-hospitalization recovery planning and monitoring

Telehealth & Online Consultations Patients interested in virtual care options are encouraged to contact Dr. Wong’s office directly at (408) 885-3124 to confirm telehealth availability and scheduling for appropriate cases.

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Wong accepts most major insurance plans. Patients are strongly advised to call (408) 885-3124 before scheduling to verify their specific plan and network coverage. Accepted carriers include:

• Kaiser Permanente
• Medicare
• UnitedHealthcare
• Valley Health Plan
• Santa Clara Family Health Plan
• Central California Alliance for Health
• OptumRx
• MIT Health Plans
• Sunrise Senior Living
• Crown Cork and Seal Company
• State of Tennessee
• All Other Third Party Insurance Plans

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Office Address: 500 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111

Phone: (408) 885-3124

Location 2 — Secondary Office Address: 2400 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95128

Phone: Contact primary office at (408) 885-3124

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Wong holds admitting privileges at four respected hospitals across the South Bay and Silicon Valley region, including one prestigious Castle Connolly Top Hospital:

• Stanford Health Care — Stanford Hospital — Stanford, CA (Castle Connolly Top Hospital — Ranked in 6 Clinical Procedures; one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers)
• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center — San Jose, CA (Major public hospital and Dr. Wong’s residency training site)
• El Camino Health — Los Gatos Hospital — Los Gatos, CA (Community hospital serving the South Bay)
• El Camino Health — Mountain View Hospital — Mountain View, CA (Regional hospital serving Silicon Valley)