About
Theresa Wong, MD, MPH is the founder and sole physician of W Geriatrics Direct Primary Care in Pasadena. She grew up in the San Gabriel Valley, trained at two of California's top medical institutions, and returned home to serve her community after practicing geriatrics in Seattle. She earned her MD from UC San Diego School of Medicine in 2017. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency at UC San Francisco in 2020, followed by a Geriatric Medicine fellowship at UC San Francisco in 2021. She holds board certification in both Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Wong speaks fluent English, Mandarin, and Spanish, enabling her to care for patients across language backgrounds. Her clinical focus includes medical complexity in older adults, memory loss, falls, mood changes, medication management, and palliative and end-of-life care. She describes geriatric medicine as the essence of everything she loves about being a doctor: the life stories, the complexity, and the chance to make meaningful change through good medical decisions. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys cooking seasonal recipes, searching for the perfect sunscreen, and playing tennis in the shade.
Education & Training
Medical School
UC San Diego School of Medicine (2017)
Residency
Internal Medicine, UC San Francisco (2020)
Fellowship
Geriatric Medicine, UC San Francisco (2021)
Certifications
Languages
English, Mandarin, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wong right for?
Dr. Wong is the right fit for adults 60 and older who want a dedicated geriatrician as their primary care doctor. Patients managing multiple chronic conditions benefit from her expertise in medical complexity and medication review. She is particularly well-suited for patients navigating memory loss, frequent falls, or mood changes. Spanish- and Mandarin-speaking patients can communicate with her directly in their preferred language. Patients who have difficulty leaving home can choose the Home Care Level for regular in-home visits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wong focuses on conditions common in older adults. Her clinical expertise covers memory loss, falls, mood changes, chronic disease management, and medication-related problems. She also provides palliative and end-of-life care for patients and families navigating serious illness.
Yes. Dr. Wong holds board certification in both Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine. She completed her training at UC San Francisco, one of the country's top academic medical centers.
Dr. Wong earned her MD from UC San Diego School of Medicine in 2017. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency at UC San Francisco in 2020, followed by a Geriatric Medicine fellowship at UC San Francisco in 2021.
Dr. Wong speaks fluent English, Mandarin, and Spanish. Patients can contact her and discuss their care directly in any of these three languages.
Yes. Dr. Wong sees patients at home as part of both membership tiers. The Ambulatory Level includes two home visits per year. The Home Care Level includes ten. Home visits must fall within a 30-minute drive of the clinic.
Dr. Wong sees adults 60 and older exclusively. She is well-suited to patients with multiple chronic conditions, those with cognitive or mobility challenges, and patients who benefit from a physician fluent in Mandarin or Spanish.
Medication review is a core part of Dr. Wong's geriatric practice. Older adults often take several medications, and she carefully evaluates interactions, appropriateness, and dosing as part of each patient's overall care plan.
Yes. Dr. Wong offers palliative care as part of her clinical scope. She works with patients and families on comfort-focused care planning, including end-of-life care when appropriate.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026