Wong Stephen C, MD

I’m a little torn to write this review since I found Dr. Wong to be a very personable and knowledgeable doctor. I moved from Washington DC after having seen an allergist there for over 3 years where I took regular allergy shots.
I found Dr. Wong through Unilocal and he is also the only allergist in Hacienda Heights. This is important because if you plan to take regular allergy shots, you need someone close since this can be a time consuming endeavor.
Anyway, I have nothing negative to say about Dr Wong, but I am disappointed in their incompetent front office staff. After 2 appointments with Dr Wong, the first being when I took my allergy test shots and the 2^nd to recommend a treatment plan after getting my results from my Washington DC allergist, I noticed that they wanted me to sign paperwork stating that I would pay a copay for my injections. Now, I knew this was incorrect since I had the same insurance as I did in DC, Dr. Wong is a preferred provider within my insurance, and for over 3 years at my other allergist, I never had a copay for injections. I only paid when I had a visit with the actually allergy doctor.
Anyway, to make a long story short, after calling my insurance company several times and the doctor’s office also calling my insurance company, it was determined that I wouldn’t have any copays for injections shots. Unfortunately, this took a lot of arguing and explaining to them which was incredibly frustrating and made me less than confident about their billing department. I found them rude, condescending, and very unprofessional and can’t recommend going to them even if they are the only allergist in town.

I went to Stephen Wong for a persistent lingering cough and he started asking if I’ve ever had any sexually transmitted diseases. That was a little weird. Of course the answer is no. Then he started pushing if I’ve taken any trips recently out of the country or to Las Vegas. My answer to all of them was still «No». No trips out of the country. No weekends in Vegas and never had any STD’s.
Now can we get back to my cough, please? I’m no doctor, but my impression is a cough isn’t a symptom of any STD I know of. Also, would you really go to an allergy specialist, if you had herpes. I don’t think so.
First thing Stephen Wong did was prescribe me Prednisone. That’s a steroid by the way and what’s crazy is he didn’t disclose to me that it is a steroid. I had to call him on it.
An allergy specialist prescribing steroids??? Oh, you’re allergic to dust, HERE’S SOME STEROIDS! You can’t eat peanuts, HERE’S SOME MORE STEROIDS! RIDICULOUS! I am familiar with the steroid he prescribed because my mom takes it. Once you start these steroids you cannot stop or you will die. I refused.
Anyway, he then started sticking me with all these tests and said, «We’ll call you in a couple of days.»
Couple of days go by, I get a call from his office, the results are negative.
«Do you still have the cough?» They asked me.
I told them, «Yes.»
They asked. «Do you want to take the steroids?»
I said «No.»
They replied, «Alright, we’ll reschedule another appointment for another test.»
What came next was a barrage of tests with needles and blowing throw pipes and x-​rays and you name it. He was racking up all kinds of fees and charges.
Ultimately, he couldn’t find anything and then he asked me, «Are you really sick?» As if I was faking it.
At the time I was working 55 – 60 hours a week and to think I had time in between that hectic schedule to come take tests for fun is ridiculous.
This Stephen Wong guy is ridiculous. Took $ 3,000 to tell me it’s not an allergy and he tried to get me hooked on steroids without telling me. I wouldn’t even call him a doctor. He doesn’t really care about your well being. He’ll put you through every test he has to rack up bills and get you hooked for life on his drugs so he can make money.
As for why he kept asking me about sexually transmitted diseases for a cough, I couldn’t begin to guess. Probably some personal issue with him.
I’ve been to a few doctors in my life. I got a full physical with another doctor, they never asked me about STD’s.
Nowadays, I try not to push myself too hard. I pace my workload and guess what, no more cough. Here’s some free advice, life is short, don’t work too hard.
…and avoid this Stephen Wong character.
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I wish all my doctors were like Dr. Wong. He’s one of the most detailed and caring MDs I’ve ever encountered. He truly cares about not only your well being from an allergy stand point but also taking into consideration other aspects of your health as well.
After spending 5 years at another allergist at the House Ear Clinic with my allergies spiraling downward, I was referred to see Dr. Wong to see if he could help. I was at the time suffering from increasing medicine, food and environmental allergies and my previous allergist had given up on me. Dr. Wong stepped in and reformulated my antigens for allergy immunotherapy and I’ve been there for the past 8 years. My allergies have improved tremendously and my vertigo has been reduced down to nothing.
Dr. Wong and his extensive staff from the front desk to the nurses who work on the injection side are all friendly and makes you fee at ease. Yes, at times the wait can be a bit longer than expected but the time he spends with you in the exam room more than makes up for it. He never rushes you through an appt like many other doctors do and truly devotes that one on one time with you to ensure you get the best care possible.
He has another office in Alhambra and spends part of the week in Hacienda Heights. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone with allergies or asthma.

Dr. Wong is such a great doctor. He genuinely cares about his patients. My son has been coming to see him for years. He is very diligent about figuring out the root cause of any of our issues and always sends us home with good info.

i received allergy shot for this doctor, but never get better as the nurse withheld the dosage every time I had a big bump. the bump is my baseline, but she still did not listen. I end up going to other dr for my severe allergy disease. Waste a lot of my time!

He’s good, but the wait time is always the longest! Never changes!

I was referred to Dr. Wong by a coworker who also sees Dr. Wong. For the past year, I’ve been plagued with migraines and went to a bunch of doctors, took a bunch of medication, tried accupuncture to no avail. Then she recommended this Dr… I don’t have any known allergies, but maybe a hidden one, but at this point, I’m willing to try anything.
The office is older, but clean, in a medical building in Hacienda Heights. The staff was super friendly even though they were busy. When I saw Dr. Wong, he was super nice and has this sense of humor, I liked him immediately. And he asked questions and actually tried to get my complete background. I got tested for allergies by an assistant who was super sweet and I found out I was super allergic! who knew! Dr. Wong explained everything to me and actually came up with a few possible explanations for my migraines/​headaches. He didn’t just prescribe me medication and waved me off and blamed it on stress like the 20 other doctors I saw. He was actually trying to help me! I was so grateful and excited at the possibility of resolving this puzzle. He was thorough and concerned and he said even if none of the causes he came up with turned out to be the solution, he will know more through the xrays and sleep tests and allergy pills and will find the problem. At first I didn’t know why I was going to him and felt stupid, but, he made me feel I came to him a bit too late! :) We need more doctors like him, not the ones that just medicate you and take your money. :P

Dr. Wong is part of an Asthma & Allergy clinic. He is a great doctor. I have really bad asthma and allergies and Dr. Wong has been very helpful in trying to get me well. He remembers who you are! I saw him once and then a year later and he still knew who I was. It’s a great thing when a doctor knows who you are because they can help you. He is very friendly and very experienced. He is great for kids and adults. He has an office in Hacienda Heights and I believe the other one is in Monterey Park*. If you have any problems with asthma and allergies, I would highly recommend you see Dr. Wong.