Board-Certified Psychiatrist · Palo Alto, CA
Precision is the
Medicine.
Advanced psychopharmacology rooted in your unique biology — individualized, evidence-based, and built around you as a partner.
Board-Certified Psychiatrist · Palo Alto, CA
Advanced psychopharmacology rooted in your unique biology — individualized, evidence-based, and built around you as a partner.
How We Work
01 — Individualized
No two neurochemistries are alike. Your treatment plan is built around your genomic profile, history, and physiology.
02 — Collaborative
You are an active participant — not a passive recipient. Every decision is made together, with full transparency.
03 — Evidence-Based
Every recommendation is grounded in peer-reviewed research, translated clearly for your understanding.
The Approach
Most psychiatric care focuses on: matching symptoms to a standard medication protocol.
Pharmacogenomics
Genetic testing informs which medications your body metabolizes best — reducing trial and error.
Complex Cases
Expertise in co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions that require nuanced, integrated management.
Second Opinions
A rigorous, in-depth consultation to bring fresh biological perspective to your current treatment plan.
The Process
Step 01
A meticulous initial assessment integrating your psychiatric, medical, and family history — alongside genetic data and your own goals.
Step 02
Evidence-based treatment designed around your biology — not population averages. Genetic insights guide medication selection from day one.
Step 03
Active monitoring and refinement as your life evolves. Your care adapts — because biology isn't static, and neither are you.
What I Offer
Service 01
An in-depth first consultation synthesizing your psychiatric, medical, and social history into a clear diagnostic picture and individualized treatment framework.
Service 02
Active, ongoing management of psychiatric medications — not passive prescription renewals. Efficacy, tolerability, and interactions are continuously evaluated with each visit.
Service 03 — Cutting Edge
Pharmacogenomic testing to understand how your unique genetic makeup influences drug metabolism — enabling a biologically driven treatment plan that minimizes trial and error.
Service 04
A one-time, in-depth consultation providing independent perspective on your current diagnosis and treatment plan. Ideal for complex cases or patients seeking additional clarity before major decisions.
Current Patients
Everything you need between appointments — in one place.
The Physician
I am a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the diagnosis and pharmacologic management of psychiatric illness. My practice is guided by evidence-based medicine and a holistic framework — treating the full complexity of anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.
My background in biomedical engineering and two years of Radiology training inform a systems-level view of the nervous system that distinguishes how I approach diagnosis. Within Silicon Valley, that perspective matters.
As a lecturer at Five Branches University and a faculty member at Stanford Psychiatry, I remain deeply engaged in education and collaborative care — including integration with complementary and alternative medicine approaches.
I welcome patients seeking expert psychiatric treatment, complex case consultation, second opinions, and forensic evaluations.
Disclosure
I have no conflicts of interest and receive no payments from pharmaceutical companies, device companies, or third parties. CMS Open Payments ↗
Languages
English · Mandarin · Cantonese
Psychiatry Residency
Stanford University
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Masters in Public Health (MPH)
Northwestern University
BA, Molecular Biology
Northwestern University · Magna Cum Laude · Phi Beta Kappa
→ Stanford University School of Medicine — Clinical Instructor, Psychiatry (2004–2010)
→ Five Branches University — Lecturer & Clinical Instructor, Acupuncture/Herbal Medicine (2004–present)
→ Guest Speaker, Stanford Psychiatry Grand Rounds (2004–present)
→ Guest Speaker, Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference, San Francisco (2016–present)
→ Expert Testimony / Forensic Psychiatry (2013–present)
→ Richmond Area Multi-Services (RAMS) — Staff Psychiatrist (2004–2009)
→ Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
→ Beatrice E. Tucker Award — Northwestern (Top Graduate, OB/GYN)
→ Northwestern University Medical School Summer Research Fellowship
→ Honors: Psychiatry, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, and more
→ Canadian National Mathematics Champion (Euclid & Descartes) — Ranked 20th in Canada
→ High School Valedictorian
Selected Publications
Goodwin SC, Bittner CA, Peterson CL, Wong G. Single-dose toxicity study of hepatic intra-arterial doxorubicin. Toxicological Sciences 2001.
Rodin MB, Daviglus ML, Wong GC, et al. Middle age cardiovascular risk and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Hypertension 2003.
Wong GCH, Muir SJ, et al. Uterine Artery Embolization. Journal of Women's Health 2000.
Research — UCLA, U. of Hong Kong, Northwestern (1997–1999)
Diplomate, ABPN
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology · Licensed, Medical Board of California