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Dr. Stephanie Wong is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who cares for athletes of all ages with hip, knee or shoulder injuries. Her expertise in hip conditions includes labral tears (damage to the ring of cartilage that lines the hip joint socket) and femoroacetabular impingement (extra bone formation at the hip joint which causes pain with hip motion) as well as injuries to the nearby hamstring and gluteal tendons. She specializes in advanced arthroscopy for hip preservation (a minimally invasive procedure in which slender instruments, including a tiny camera, are passed through very small incisions). Wong treats knee ligament injuries, such as the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and damage to the meniscus (one of two cartilage discs that cushion and stabilize each knee). In the shoulder, she treats a variety of conditions including rotator cuff tears, biceps injuries, and shoulder instability.

Wong has published numerous articles on her research, including studies on ACL injuries, rotator cuff tears, and outcomes for patients who have shoulder replacement surgery. She is also interested in studying the use of patient-reported outcomes to guide decision making on surgery.

Wong earned her medical degree at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine, graduating with election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at UCSF, where she received an award for going above and beyond to create wonderful experiences and excellent care for patients and their families. She also completed a fellowship in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center.

One of Wong's passions is inspiring young women to pursue careers in orthopedic surgery. She also has served as team doctor for high school football teams in the Bay Area and Chicago, and as an assistant team doctor for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls and Chicago Steel.

Fluent in conversational Cantonese, Wong grew up in San Ramon and Danville, California. She enjoys skiing and exploring national parks.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2023

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022

  • Fellowships

    Rush University Medical Center, Sports Medicine, 2020

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019

  • Internship

    UCSF, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015

  • Degree

    University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, 2014

  • Languages

    English

"My goal is to help athletes get back to what they love to do. [It’s] what makes me want to go to work every day."

I am dedicated to applying the most current research findings to personalize care for each patient so they can return to the activities they love.

Where I see patients (4)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    193 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 24, 2025
    It was hurtful that she knows I am in such pain that I cant walk sit stand or move comfortably and instead of offering me a wheelchair or something to help me get around she just talked about it and moved on
    May 19, 2025
    Knee surgery went well. Healing seems to be going well. She explained the procedure and result well. Hopefully the repair works out.
    May 18, 2025
    One of the best clinician interactions I've ever had. She listened to my history, current issue, and what I knew about the problem. She explained the radiology and therapeutic options well and I felt both listened to and well informed. Also one of the medical assistants came in and they obviously really appreciate her too. She was kind, patient, smart, and a fantastic doctor.
    May 01, 2025
    She actually listened to me!
    Apr 27, 2025
    I came to Dr. Wong for a second opinion and the experience was like night and day. At the previous clinic the doctor spent less than 10 min with me, didn't examine my knee or answer my questions. I appreciated that the intake form had me write down major concerns to address ahead of time because it's hard not to get emotional when thinking about a long surgical recovery. Dr. Wong was incredibly patient and gave me confidence that she wanted to see a good outcome for me. She also went to extra effort to get me as early a surgical date as possible because I've had a rough time with referrals and appointments. Dr. Wong and her team have been really wonderful.
    Apr 19, 2025
    Dr Stephanie Wong was very thorough and clear in all her explanations of what would be done during surgery and how and why. Really appreciated the clarity and information.
    Apr 12, 2025
    Dr Wong, was very attentive, explain things in a way that I Could understand And make sure that I was comfortable with what was happening.
    Mar 27, 2025
    Dr S Wong is awesome & worth the wait for her. Also she brought in a brace specialist after her appointment to get a knee brace right away. She is so efficient I'm so glad she is my ortho MD!!
    Jan 30, 2025
    Dr Wong listened to my complex history and explained options/next steps to the best of her ability though without being able to give definitive answers on some questions I had.
    Jan 18, 2025
    Dr Wong has been great.
    Jan 14, 2025
    Dr. Stephanie Wong and her team at UCSF are excellent caregivers! They truly care about ppl, as evidenced by their truly thorough and kind actions. The best part was Dr. Stephanie Wong's calm, clear explanations to questions I asked. It's a pleasure to be cared for by professionals who haven't forgotten that their patients are human and in need of help. These folks have my sincere thanks.
    Dec 14, 2024
    Knowledgeable and thoughtful
    Dec 14, 2024
    Excellent
    Dec 07, 2024
    Elise (nurse) was very kind and personable. She was really thorough with history and meds notes. Dr S Wong is confident, decisive and knowledgeable. Very kind, upbeat; listened and explained everything in detail. Excellent experience.
    Dec 03, 2024
    The doctor gave An incredibly detailed explanation of the knee and what happened in my knee both on MRI and on A fake knee. Since I took of my Mom who was unfortunately not mobile I had an idea of what I needed but as I verbalized that thought dr suggested that a walker is easier to use and she suggested a shower chair.
    Nov 12, 2024
    I have already recommended Dr. Wong to several people.
    Nov 10, 2024
    Dr Wong is a wonderful, compassionate human being and a skilled orthopedic surgeona very special combination.
    Oct 26, 2024
    She is phenomenal!
    Oct 10, 2024
    The best and most thorough doctor I've seen for my condition. I feel like I finally found answers
    Sep 22, 2024
    Dr Wong actually ordered another MRI to confirm/rule out another issue in my hip prior to scheduling surgery for the existing problem. She indicated she wanted to not have to do 2 surgeries and try to resolve this the very first time.
    Sep 05, 2024
    Already have recommended this provider to others, including my primary care physician so that she may do so with patients seeking similar care.
    Aug 14, 2024
    Excellent communication skills! Also was extremely helpful and changed her schedule for me
    Aug 13, 2024
    It's always a joy seeing Dr.Wong! She listens to my concerns, explains things in plain language with easy-to-follow examples, and is super nice! When she presents options, she always includes my concerns or goals in the discussion, which is amazing!
    Mar 19, 2024
    Dr Wong is excellent!! Not only did she listen carefully to my concerns, but she explainedIn detail, using the MRI I had taken to show me my orthopedic problems and subsequent diagnosis. Indeed, it was a teaching moment and she excelled in every way. She explained as well what modalities would be best for me, given the slight tears in my rotator cuff. Her approach is physical therapy first, followed by steroid injections should that alone not work-only in a worse case scenario would she recommend surgery.
    Jan 08, 2024
    Dr. Wong was amazing.
    Jan 06, 2024
    Dr. Wong has been providing exceptional care.
    Dec 19, 2023
    Dr Wong is not only talented but really listens!
    Dec 16, 2023
    Felt very rushed and didn't get complete explanations of my conditions.
    Dec 06, 2023
    It was truly one of the best experiences I've had with healthcare in the Bay Area.
    Nov 11, 2023
    Dr. Wong is so kind, knowledgeable and caring. I feel I am in very good hands with her.
    Oct 25, 2023
    My experience with Dr. Stephanie Wong is one of the most positive experiences surgically I have ever had. The decision was totally mine and she listen closely to my wants and expectations. So I would highly recommend Dr. Stephanie Wong as a surgeon.
    Sep 30, 2023
    Dr Wong is great!
    Sep 16, 2023
    I still have a lingering feeling about not getting an MRI
    Aug 31, 2023
    I really appreciated Dr Wong walking me through the MRIs to show me the exact issue

    My work

    Targeted orthopedic care for women athletes

    As part of the Women's Sports Medicine Center, Dr. Wong offers specialized care for female-identifying athletes.

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