About
Dr. Scott Tong is a board-certified family physician with 25 years of practice in Torrance, California. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis and his medical degree from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Northridge Hospital Medical Center. He holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Tong is fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Cantonese, allowing him to connect with a wide range of patients. He is passionate about preventive medicine, healthy aging, cognitive health, nutrition, weight management, and emotional well-being. He hosts regular Town Hall Zoom meetings for patients, bringing in specialist guests on topics relevant to his community. He coordinates specialist referrals closely and takes a holistic view of health that includes sleep, mental wellness, and physical fitness. A devoted husband and father, Dr. Tong enjoys cooking, music, exercising, and spending time with family and friends. He treats every patient with the same care he would want for his own family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Davis
Medical School
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Residency
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Certifications
Languages
English, Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Tong right for?
Dr. Tong is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive, prevention-first approach to their health. Patients focused on healthy aging, cognitive health, or weight management benefit from his clinical priorities. Those managing chronic conditions appreciate his coordinated, holistic approach to care. Mandarin, Taiwanese, or Cantonese-speaking patients find a physician who communicates with them fluently. His direct cell phone access makes him especially well suited for patients who want reliable after-hours contact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tong treats a wide range of conditions in family and preventive medicine. His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, weight management, and cognitive health. He also addresses sleep, mental wellness, and physical fitness as part of a holistic view of health.
Yes, Dr. Tong holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and completed his residency at Northridge Hospital Medical Center.
Dr. Tong is fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Cantonese. This allows him to communicate directly and comfortably with a wide range of patients in the South Bay community.
Dr. Tong focuses on helping patients stay healthy before problems arise. He uses tools like the Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test and Creyos Cognitive Testing to screen proactively. He also incorporates nutrition, sleep, and emotional well-being into his overall care plan for each patient.
Yes, Dr. Tong uses Creyos Cognitive Testing to provide scientifically validated brain health assessments. This tool helps him monitor cognitive function and catch changes early as part of his healthy aging focus.
The Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test screens for more than 50 cancer types from a single blood draw. Dr. Tong offers this test as part of his proactive approach to cancer screening and preventive medicine.
Yes, Dr. Tong hosts regular Town Hall Zoom meetings for his patients. He brings in specialist guests to discuss topics relevant to the health of his community. These sessions give patients access to expert perspectives beyond their routine visits.
Dr. Tong holds affiliations with Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center. These affiliations support his ability to coordinate care and specialist referrals for his patients.
Dr. Tong has practiced in the South Bay area of Torrance, California for 25 years. His deep roots in the community allow him to build long-term relationships with his patients and their families.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026