About Me
Dr. Sharon Yong is a general pediatrician practicing in Vancouver, British Columbia. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, she completed her undergraduate medical degree at the University of Alberta and specialty training in Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia.
She provides consultation for all aspects of newborn, child and adolescent health and development, but has special interest in newborns and childhood neurologic illness. In addition to providing consulting services at her King Edward office location, she is a general pediatrician at the BC Women's and Children's Hospital in the nursery and on the post partum units. She is also a Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Pediatrics. She is actively involved with the Pediatric Residency Training program and enjoys teaching trainees in both the hospital and community setting. She has experience working alongside the Pediatric Neurologists of BC Children's hospital, and was previously a Clinical Associate.
She provides consultation for all aspects of newborn, child and adolescent health and development, but has special interest in newborns and childhood neurologic illness. In addition to providing consulting services at her King Edward office location, she is a general pediatrician at the BC Women's and Children's Hospital in the nursery and on the post partum units. She is also a Clinical Instructor with the UBC Department of Pediatrics. She is actively involved with the Pediatric Residency Training program and enjoys teaching trainees in both the hospital and community setting. She has experience working alongside the Pediatric Neurologists of BC Children's hospital, and was previously a Clinical Associate.
Practice Philosophy
Child health and wellness is her first priority and she strives to provide prompt and accessible care with minimal wait time. She is dedicated to delivering supportive, respectful and comprehensive care and views parents and caregivers as key players in childhood health. She believes in working with families and caregivers as a team to tackle childhood health concerns.
Professional Appointments & Memberships
Clinical Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia
General Pediatrician, Newborn Care at BC Children's/Women's Hospital
Postpartum Committee, Physician Representative, BC Children's/Women's Hospital
Pediatric Residency Training Program, OSCE Co-Chair, Department of Pediatrics, UBC
Member of the Canadian and BC Medical Associations
Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Member of the Canadian Pediatric Society
General Pediatrician, Newborn Care at BC Children's/Women's Hospital
Postpartum Committee, Physician Representative, BC Children's/Women's Hospital
Pediatric Residency Training Program, OSCE Co-Chair, Department of Pediatrics, UBC
Member of the Canadian and BC Medical Associations
Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Member of the Canadian Pediatric Society
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