Eric Wong, MD, was born and raised in Hong Kong. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica, and a Master of Public Health from Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, Ill.

The preventive, cost-effective, pro-active, whole-person, integrative approach to health care he witnessed in Cuba inspired him to pursue a career in family medicine. That experience led him to Missouri where he became an assistant physician.

It was there he had the opportunity to treat an underserved population that further pushed him to a career in direct primary care. It helped Dr. Wong better understand how a trust-based relationship with a physician in concert with preventive care and health promotion can keep patients well and lower health care costs.

The opportunity to attend to families, as a whole, has made him feel integrated with the community, allowing him to connect on a much more personal level with patients. His goal is to empower his patients and enhance their self-confidence so they can make positive changes that will improve their health and ultimately their lives.

Dr. Wong is excited to be a part of Aviva Health’s Family Medicine team and brings with him experience working with diverse communities and an enthusiasm for improving the well-being of the Douglas County community.