Deanna Wong, MD, MPH

Deanna Wong, MD, MPH

Clinical Fellow, Gynecologic Oncology

Education

Undergrad: Northwestern University
Medical School: UCLA
Residency: UCLA
PubMed name: Wong DH


Personal

Hometown: Berkeley, CA
Pronouns: she/her/hers

What are your hobbies? 
“Baking, climbing/bouldering, exploring new parts of city through museums/parks/restaurants.”

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? 

“I love cats and grew up with them but realized later in life that I am allergic.”


Fellowship

Why did you choose WashU for fellowship?

“Phenomenal training opportunity with amazing faculty, great research opportunities, high surgical volume/complexity, and diverse patient population.”

What are you looking forward to the most by being a fellow at WashU?

“World-class clinical and surgical training in Gyn Onc, working with the residents and attendings, and having dedicated time for research.”

What advice would you give OBGYN residents applying for your chosen fellowship specialty?

“Pay attention to which rotations you feel most passionate about. And then from there, pick a program that will allow you to help you reach your goals.”

What are your career goals?
“Contribute meaningfully to the field with my research, and learn as much as I can to become a well-rounded Gyn Onc.”

What are your research interests?

“Ovarian cancer treatments, cancer genetics, health disparities”