Bio
Derek Kong graduated summa cum laude from Tufts with a BS in chemistry. He earned his medical degree from Yale. He completed residency training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and further did a fellowship specializing in advanced endoscopic sinus surgery.
He is a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and a member of the American Rhinologic Society. He is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.
His clinical interests include acute and chronic rhinosinusitis, inhalant allergies, and sinonasal tumors. In the operating room, his playlists genres include EDM, 90's hip hop, and Reggaeton. His research in otolaryngology has been presented at national conferences and published in numerous peer-reviewed journals.
He enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. His interests include squash, triathlons, classical violin, and homebrewing.
Education
Undergraduate - Tufts
Medical School - Yale
Residency - Mount Sinai
Fellowship - Pittsburgh
How Can We Help You?
Derek Kong treats many nasal and sinus conditions. As a fellowship-trained rhinologist he specializes in primary endoscopic sinus surgery, revision surgery for continued symptoms after previous surgery, and advanced frontal sinus approaches. His goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for patients using a combination of medical and surgical therapy.
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 0900 - 1630
Friday: 0700 - 1430
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
15 Corporate Drive, Suite 2 - 8
Trumbull, CT 06611
P: 203 452 7081
F: 203 452 7089