Accepting new patients

Esther G. Chong, M.D. (she/her)

Accepting new patients

  • Medical Oncologist
  • Assistant Professor of OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Hematology Oncology
  • Cancer

Clinical focus

  • Breast Cancer
  • Solid Tumor Oncology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Esther G. Chong is a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer, with expertise treating all subtypes across both early stage and metastatic disease. Her research has been presented at national conferences and published in leading journals, with particular interests in survivorship, young women with breast cancer, lobular carcinomas, and the use of biomarkers to guide personalized therapy.

She believes the best care starts with truly knowing her patients, their backgrounds, stories, and priorities, so she can partner with them on a tailored treatment plan that reflects their goals. She knows a breast cancer diagnosis does not end with initial treatment, and is dedicated to addressing long term side effects and helping patients thrive well beyond their diagnosis.

Outside of work, Dr. Chong enjoys paddleboarding with her family, practicing yoga, and checking out local thrift stores.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2013, Andrews University
    • M.D., 2017, Loma Linda University

  • Residency

    • Family Medicine and Preventative Medicine, Loma Linda University, 2018
    • Internal Medicine, Loma Linda University, 2021

  • Fellowship

    • Hematology and Oncology, Loma Linda University, 2024

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
    • Hematology, 2024
    • Medical Oncology, 2024

Memberships and associations:

  • American College of Physicians
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Society of Hematology
  • Medical Oncology Association of Southern California
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (75 Ratings, 24 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. I have been pretty happy up until recently. Since my most recent diagnosis I have not felt supported by the staff or doctors. I have had a very difficult diagnosis and I don't not feel they showed compassion or care for my situation. I felt like they were impatient with me and were not understanding of how difficult this diagnosis was. I felt completely unsupported during a very difficult time.

  2. Very clear communicator and personable.

  3. She was warm and caring, addressing all my concerns.

  4. She was very kind and knowledgeable but did not sugar coat things with was very nice.

  5. As I indicated above it was positive and constructive. She was at ease, supportive and communicated well including the limited of the medications she could offer at that time. I am interested in alternative tx paths since the meds available have very disruptive and painful side effects which patients are expected to live with. This issue however is not a sign that my first meeting was difficult because it was very positive in all the ways that it could be.

  6. Dr. Chong is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

  7. Very personable. Easy to talk to and answered my questions in language I understood. If I asked her to explain something better, she was more than willing to do that.

  8. Dr Chong was great and really kind and supportive. Smart and helpful. Very grateful she's my doc.

  9. Dr Chong is compassionate at the highest level of professionalism. She offers information in ways that I understand. She goes the extra mile!

  10. My experience with Dr. Chong was very positive.

  11. Dr Chong is very personable. She seems to care about me personally, as a person and a patient rather than just a number.

  12. I am grateful for how incredible you all are. Thank you

  13. She's wonderdul

  14. Excellent info regarding my next treatment plan. Caring, friendly, professional

  15. Very quick and easy

  16. Very professional and personable. Listened to my thoughts on recommendations.

  17. Competent, kind, great info shared

  18. OHSU is the gold standard of care.

  19. I transferred care back to OHSU because after moving away I missed the excellence of care that I came to expect from what I received at OHSU.

  20. I tell everyone. You all are the best. I'm grateful to be here

  21. Veery through and knowing

  22. Limited; initial meeting. Ordered labs. Friendly. Interactive. Knowledgeable.

  23. Dr. Chong is excellent professionally!Her interest in me as a person makes all the difference to me! Yes, I had Cancer but that doesn't define me!

  24. Very caring and thoughtful.