Biography


Dr. Thong is a surgeon specializing in urologic oncology. He has expertise in all aspects of prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancer care, including endoscopic, robotic, and open surgery, and has a special interest in complex cases including: salvage surgery following radiation or chemotherapy, resection of locally advanced tumors, minimal access robotic surgery, and MRI-US fusion targeted biopsies. Dr. Thong is the first surgeon in northern California to utilize single port robotic assisted laparoscopic technology for both pelvic and retroperitoneal surgeries. He has won numerous awards including the NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, and has authored and co-authored publications on the treatment of urologic cancers.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • AB, Princeton University (2004)
  • MD, University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2008)
  • Residency, Stanford University (2014)
  • Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2016)
  • MPH, Harvard University (2016)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology (2018)

Memberships
  • Active member, Society of Urologic Oncology (2015 - Present)
  • Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2015 - Present)
  • Associate member, American Urological Association (2010 - Present)
  • Member, American Medical Association (2008 - Present)

Publications

Practice Locations


Urology Clinic in Emeryville Emeryville, CA
Emeryville, CA

5800 Hollis Street

Emeryville , CA 94608

(510) 806-2100

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Urologic Cancer Program in San Jose San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA

2589 Samaritan Drive

San Jose , CA 95124

(650) 498-6000

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Urologic Cancer Program in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Urologic Cancer Program in Emeryville Emeryville, CA
Emeryville, CA

5800 Hollis Street

Emeryville , CA 94608

+1 (833) 444-7622

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Cancer Center in Emeryville Emeryville, CA
Emeryville, CA

5800 Hollis Street

Emeryville , CA 94608

+1 (833) 444-7622

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Cancer Center in South Bay San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA

2589 Samaritan Drive

San Jose , CA 95124

+1 (833) 444-7622

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Patient Ratings

(197 Ratings)

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4.6/5

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(292 reviews)

Very friendly and informative.
Dr. Alan Thong was very knowledgeable about my medical issues. He was very polite and helpful. He answered my questions. Dr.AlanThong has a wonderful personality that works well with me. Thank you Dr Alan Thong.
Very friendly and to the point
He was good at explaining what was going on.
Dr. Thong was very friendly and professional and understood my situation.
He was excellent.
Dr. Thong has a great demeanor.
He was very nice and informative
Seemed very professional knowing what my issues were and had already been in contact with my oncologist.
Dr. Thong was clear and understanding, and I am very grateful that he made extra time for me to answer my questions, which he did very well. I wish I could have had the opportunity to speak with him about my biopsy report much sooner following receipt of the report and diagnosis. As a lay person who cannot interpret the report on his own, it is anxiety provoking to receive a diagnosis of "intermediate" prostate cancer without understanding what that means. If I could have had this conversation two weeks ago, it would have provided significant relief and enabled me to avoid several sleepless nights. This is not a criticism of Dr. Thong but a recommendation to the Urology Department in the development of protocols for all first diagnosis patients. Thank you.
Thank you for your time this evening Dr. Thong! My wife and I really appreciated it!
Very professional and personable. His assistant was nice and helpful.
seemed fine
He is always willing to answer any questions we might have, he is very polite and positive
He has been my Urologist throughout my Cancer journey and I trust him. He is wonderful!!!
Dr. Alan is very polite and always willing to answer any questions we got.
I was very impressed with Dr Thong. He was kind and knowledgeable and reassuring. I felt safe in his hands. He was clear in what he told me. I felt immediately comfortable with Dr Thong. I am so glad he is my doctor!!! Thank you Dr Thong!!!!
Very Professional and to the point.
Very informative understanding physician.
Always a good experience under stressful circumstances.
Excellent “bedside†manners. I felt very comfortable with him.
Good personality and knowledge. No complaints.
Very informative
Very good communicator.
He gave me the feeling of a caring professional doctor, and I was hoping for an expected. He was very professional and pleasant to discuss with.
I think Dr. Thong is an excellent doctor. My visit is a follow up a cancer surgery operation. His surgical operation was very successful. He had very carefully asked me the conditions in details during my follow up visits. I was recovered very successfully too. I am very happy with Dr. Thong.
It was a pleasure meeting with Dr Thong, as it was the first time we meet him! He is very positive and clear on moving forward with my husband’s treatment!
Dr. Thong appears to be a very thoughtful and caring physician. I do like and trust him..
Very polite an courteous.
Excellent doctor who listens and cares about my unique circumstances.
Dr. Thong is very likable, and has a thorough knowledge of his specialty, as well as the radiation side. His advice is much appreciated, and will ultimately be a big help for me in making the right choices for me and my family.
I like Dr Thong. He came in knowing already about my health condition based from the result of my ct scan.
Very clear about nature of tumor and treatment options. Answered all my questions directly. Very flexible on surgery date.
Hi was very specific.
Very nice, and very professional.
He is very polite and I feel comfortable asking questions.
Very professional video chat
He seems direct, empathetic, and I like his approach
I have been with Dr. Thong for many years. He is the best!
very professional, easily understood information was very informative
Very pleasant too speak with,,, as well professional
Be more sympathetic to patients that have serious illnesses.
Friendly, timely, timely with follow up.
Very personable. Very knowledgeable & honest. I liked him.
Seems very personable. Easy to talk with and explanations understandable.
Dr. Thong is a very good doctor. I'm glad I worked with him. We had a previous, helpful video visit.
Good
Seems like a great doctor
I'm so glad this accomplished doctor is available to me!
Excellent demeanor and very clear. Answered all questions.
Knowledgeable and Patient oriented. Very supportive. Asked many questions, gave many answers and recommended multiple other tests to ensure better overview of situation
Dr thong was very understanding person he explained everything that I needed to know very professional caring person
I really liked him and think he will be a good doctor for me.
He was excellent. Answered my questions, explained next steps and expected timeline.
Dr Thong gave eye contact and was patient. He took the time to answer all our questions,
Dr. Thong is excellent in conveying messages in a professional and confident manner!
Dr. Thong was very precise with his prognosis and he has a lot of experience which I value.
Dr Thong was very professional, reassuring and sympathetic.
Dr. Thong is an outstanding doctor. He is an expert in his field, emphatic to my concerns, and genuinely cares.
Dr. Thong seems trustworthy and competent
Visit was excellent
Appreciated the preparation and communication prior to procedure....very helpful
I met six professionals, in every sense of the word. Excellent bedside manner. I felt welcomed.
First class experiance.
Appreciate his candor and support.
Professional, excellent speaker, did not waste time was to the point I liked him a lot
Dr Thong always listens to my questions provides clear answers and is extremely helpful. I highly recommend him to everyone.
Excellent doctor. Very friendly, professional and caring.
He put me very much at ease by helping me to understand that I no longer needed to have yet another cycstoscopy.
My dearest Dr.Alan thong he has been very helpful to me my God bless him I trust he so much He deserves appreciation
He was a classic MD. He answered my questions in a direct manner and calmed me down about the potential tumor removal surgery. He corrected some wrong assumptions I had about tumors and I appreciate that. Overall, I valued his second opinion. I am getting a third opinion early next week from UCSF before I make a final choice on the tumor removal surgery that I need and the long-term care plan to fight future tumor growth and cancer.
He was personable and informative. Great first impression.
He is very nice and respectful of me and my health situation. Also extremely informative as to what I may expect from procedures.
Very pleasant DR and handles all my questions.
Wish I had the pleasure
I like his way to talk to you and is easy to understand. He is an excellent doctor.
I am happy to be seen by an expert in the field.
Dr. Thong was thorough, answered all my questions clearly and set forth a course of action. I liked him.
Excellent explanation and clear plan going forward.
great experiance
He was direct in getting to the point of the visit, and he was very well prepared. I appreciated both.
Good communicator---listened well and answered my questions
I had a excellent video call and I got all the information I needed
Excellent visit
Dr Thong was well prepared and totally professional in our video. I feel comfortable and confident should I need to consult with him in the future.
Dr Thong explained me everything in detail, was clear and put me at ease after our video appointment. Thank you
Dr. Alan Thong is a very caring doctor and listened to all of my concerns.
Professional and personable. I was very comfortable talking with Dr. Thong. He explained things in a straight forward understandable manner. He is very reassuring and I am looking forward to my surgery and a positive outcome. Thanks
He answered my questions about upcoming procedures very directly. That was reassuring and helpful.
I felt he listened well and answered my questions thoroughly
There were multiple points made patient feel untold and scaring by doctors and nurses
Dr Thong is very knowledgeable about my current medical problem and I TRUST HIS RECOMMENDATIONS.
Dr Thong is an exceptional doctor
I appreciate Dr. Thong's expertise and video-side manner. He's very reassuring.
Thank you for listening and taking my concerns into the plan!
very efficient
He was excellent !
Exceptional service
I appreciate Dr,Thong for his nice way for explaining the steps for treatment,
very professional
Dr. Thong was pleasant and to the point. I appreciate his interaction and manners. Also, he gave me good news! I would definitely recommend Dr. Thong to anyone and everyone.
Best physician ever. He has my complete confidence in regards to my treatment needs.
I like dr Thong's style and approach to problem solving. He speaks in popular terms that can be easily understood by a not medically trained person. He clearly defined the issue and provide reasonable overview and explanation. He supports his thoughts with additional tests and practical experience. Very pleased with appointment. It was short but to the point. Thank you Stanford Care for no hustle process and informative visit.
Helpful and compassionate.
very impressed with whole experience from the receptionist, nurse and doctor
He provides excellent medical assistance and is very helpful in navigating the medical system.
He is very pleasant and willing to answer questions.
Very thorough and extremely professional and easy to understand!
Staff that assisted Dr Alan Thong that day of my moms appointment were absolutely EXCELLENT!!!!
Very professional and easy to talk to
I was very well taken care of by the staff. Thank you.
Explained everything clearly, thank you
Very helpful and informative
The prep nurse was in hurry and we felt like she could have been alittle more compassionate
saw assigned doctor almost at end of exam. another doctor did most of visit.
Very good Dr.
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Very professional and informative
I am so happy to have Dr. Thong as part of my medical team. I was able to understand everything he explained to me and I appreciate how he listened to me as well. He was also on time for our appointment! I’ve been on plenty video visits and this is the first time I did not have to wait for the doctor.
I would reccomend him. If I had chosen his treatment I would be very at ease with him as my doctor.
He explained everything and I has so happy to have him for the My Doctor.I have ever had I can’t wait to meet him in person and get the surgery done. Thank you so much Stanford Medical center
Kind and professional
He did a great job of explaining the next steps that need to be taken. I was a little nervous a first but he broke down the next steps which really helped. Thank you
Very helpful & informed. Thank you
For a first visit had a good manor and discussed The problem very professionally.
Excellent doctor-listens to the patient’s issues and provides options and sound advise. Cares about his patients!
He was very professional and straightforward with his advice.
It was a very brief visit because the possible issue had become a non issue because of imaging. As such is was satisfying. And Dr. Thong was explained things clearly and was very pleasant.
He’s very good.
Good
Non communicative, cold. Not forthcoming with information. Not the way I wish to be treated. I felt like an object rather than a person.
I am very confident in him and what he told me about my condition.
I had a pleasant, non-rushed video appointment with Dr. Thong.
Direct and thoughtful
I have an appointment with a nurse practitioner, not him as I would like.
Thank you Dr. Thong for taking care of me and for keeping me well!I know you work long days and nights, but I'm grateful for you!
He was patient with the video issues and called me right away to have a 'phone visit '. He seemed very knowledgeable and took the time to explain my concerns. Very professional.
Was impressed. Selected him to do my surgery.
All OK
Excellent and is carefully monitoring my condition which is most appreciated. He connects with his patients.
He is very good at what he does and I would recommend him to anyone in need
It was my first appointment with him, let’s give it some time. Everything was great for a appointment that was not a complex medical condition..
Better today he didn’t have to wear a mask and I could hear him and I felt the time we spent wasn’t rushed but it was efficient
Dr Thong appears to be highly competent and a congenial person. Explained my condition well and conveyed clearly of what I needed to know.
I have surgery tomorrow. I feel I am in competent hands. He was very nice, very knowledgeable. After all is done, I am going to contact my primary and advise him to definitely refer patients to him if needed. I am overall very impressed with Stanford. Very professional but not “cold†. Very organized. Appreciate that there is a team assigned to me, I knew what to expect every step of the way.
excellent atttude, obviously Pt oriented, sharp.
Great team
Excellent doctor, very friendly and attentive
Thank you Dr Thong
Looking forward to working with Dr. Thong
great visit !
His confidence put me more at ease my surgery will go well.
the limited checking in stations did complicate my appointment
Everyone that I came into contact with, from the girl at the front desk who checked me in, to the Doctor and his entire team was very friendly, pleasant, and professional.
Great doctor
All is well!
I enjoyed visiting with him and am happy with his recommendation.
Dr Thong has a very professional demeanor. He also a very good bedside manner. He’s very knowledgeable and his expertise makes me feel very comfortable with the treatment plan
I have nothing but high praise for my visit and experience at Stanford Medical
Excellent doctor
Dr. Thong's terrific - I'm glad he's my physician.
Don't know him very well enough but he seems very professional
He seems great!
Very articulate bright and friendly Doctor Who put my fears at rest
Very personable
Dr. Thong was very considerate and to the point, I very much enjoyed my visit with him today. Im very glad to have him as my doctor.
Visit was fine, don't change anything.
very good!
He was very informative and thorough
He’s very a personable and shifts his discussion based on my level of knowledge which I appreciate.
Very direct, very pleasant, very informative without a great deal of irrelevant detail
One benefit of video appointments is that we don’t have to wear masks. If someone explains they are hearing impaired and lipread, be considerate and remove mask.
Dr. Allan Thong is the best & knowledgeable with my Kidney concern.He is a very special person &friend.
I have the utmost most confidence in Dr. Thong's treatment plan.
Everyone was professional and very courteous!
He was friendly and answered my questions and concerns very well.
Dr. Thong came highly recommended by Dr. Hanno, and certainly comes across as well-informed.
Very professional and pleasant
Dear Dr. Thong, Thank you very much for the great appointment and for all of your help. Best, -Craig
Doctor Alan Thong takes great care with me, I'll staying with him.
DR. Thong was very nice and Knowledable.
I look forward to meeting him, and treating with him.
The Dr thong has excellent to me very good my problem.
Dr. Alan Thong was very professional and provided excellent medical advice and referred me to a colleague, Tony Chen, MD for additional medical care.
Dr Thong quickly analyzed and prescribed what I must do in the future. His explanation of the problem was very easy to understand and I was very satisfied with the visit.
I’m a fan already. Excellent knowledge and bedside manner. Can across as authentic and caring.
World-class physician, very friendly, caring and thorough.
Dr Thong was compassionate and very respectful in handling questions that I posed regarding an upcoming MRI Fusion biopsy of the prostate. Thank you Stanford Healthcare for making it possible for me to have this consultation with Dr. Thong.
His visit was brief but he was very helpful answering my questions and letting me know the procedure and information to follow up with the visit. He was very patient and he allowed me time to work on the connection with the type of phone I was using. He was very respectful and acknowledge my anxiety of conducting my visit in this manner.
Had an excellent first time visit with a new dr.
Very personable
Very professional and helpful.
the processes were terrific
Top notch service, love your portal / app , Dr Thong and all support staff was the best I feel very good about my experience
All good, was pretty much what my doctor mentioned, to create a baseline for future tests/checks to make sure things remain steady over time.
Awesome and friendly Doctor.
Always a pleasure speaking with Dr Thong
Pleasant, good listener, and communicated clearly. I appreciated his input.
Dr. Thong was excellent! Thanks!
A great person enjoyed the visit thank you
He is one of the nicest and most compassionate doctors I have ever met. So thorough and professional and always takes his time to explain everything. I always feel I am in great hands with him.
Professional and caring.
Alan Thong is very good at his job and an excellent clinician. Keep him.
I believe Dr. Thong was very thorough in giving me all the possible options on how to treat my specific problem. I certainly felt a lot better after speaking with him.
Very professional and efficient
Great bedside manner!
Very knowledgeable and took the time to explain things well.
Very professional treatment, and empathetic staff, made the visit far less traumatic than I had feared. For a guy who doesn't like needles, this was a two on a scale of 10 in terms of difficulty for me. And I'm grateful for that.
Dr Thong was superb.
Easy to talk to. Speaks clearly in words I understand. Very personable and warm.
Very professional & kind Thank You
Excellent care!
It was excellent service done by our team. Thanks
He was concise and to the point He accommodated by wishes to have surgery done sooner rather than later, I am grateful for his efforts in getting me on the OR schedule quickly
Dr. Thong was personable, friendly, and knowledgeable.
First impressions I believe Dr. Thong is the right fit for me and my family.
Appreciate Dr. Thong’s interest in my well-being and plan set. He was kind and understanding.
Had a great visit with the doctor together we have a plan of action to help me.
An excellent doctor and a kind gentleman whom I can trust
Very well mannered and clear spoken and easy to understand
Easy to talk with, and open to feedback from me re: my tratment plan.
He was very personable, explained in detail what my procedure will be and recovery period. I liked him very much.
Good communicator. Gave me plenty time, didn’t rush the visit. Very pleased.
Thanks
I have the utmost confidence in Dr Thong and I'm so glad Dr Maynes referred me to him, He is very patient and explains things well
Dr. Thong is very thorough and caring
Very knowledgeable and helpful.
Excellent understanding of my kidney issue, thank you Dr. Thong. You were very clear and I could understand the situation 100%. Thank you!
Dr Thong is a true professional and I tops in his field. It helped me to be calm because he explained everything well and is good at what does. Highly recommend!
Dr Thong was very concerned about my problem and was very helpful explaining the procedures I will need to go through in the coming weeks.
Experienced.
Thank you for listening to my concerns.
He's a very good and respected doctor.
Dr Thong was excellent, always answered all my questions. Never rushed me. Great doctor!
As this was my first meeting with Dr. Thong, I can only provide first impressions: Overall, I found him to be sharp, connected, lucid and engaging. He was at ease and made me feel at ease. I look forward to meeting with him in person.
No complaints. Good doctor.
Excellent visit.
So far a very good listener, explains his thinking, takes my thoughts into consideration and is personable. I’m very happy with him.
Dr. Thong was Very Nice & Easy to Talk to! Questions where to the point & understandable. I would Recommend Him to Anyone!
Easy to understand, made me feel comfortable about treatment plan.
Very professional !
Dr. Thong is very experienced, and easy to communicate.
Excellent communicator who made things very clear and concise, everything you'd expect from an excellent Doctor. . .
Seemed very personable.Answered all my questions.
Very professional knowledgeable and personable.
Dr Thong new my underlying health issues and explained the diagnostic conclusion depending on a recently done imaging study. He further explained what other imaging study he would order. I am looking forward to hearing from him or the imaging center for scheduling.
Excellent
Dr Thong really took the time to answer all my questions, I’m now more at ease and confident about the procedure and any other treatment I may need going forward. I’m so glad I have him as my doctor.
He is a good listener, attentive to my concerns, answered all questions as best as he could and provided options to care as requested. Dr. Thong is a gentle individual who appears to care about the patients in his care. He is not pushy about any particular solution as he wishes the patient to weigh in with their concerns. He provides a sense of competency and compassion. Good guy.
Responsive and informative.
Excellent communicator and very clear suggestions
This doctor is a professional and assuring. I really appreciate this man's calm demeanor and professionalism.
My impression of him is that he's very competent and connected to the issues that I was having. He also seems to be a kind and empathetic person. I have complete confidence in him and that goes a long way in cases like this.
Very professional and friendly.
Seems like a a knowledgeable nice doctor but the video doesn’t present him well. He didn’t project keen interest in my case. My concern is that reading the after visit notes did not match my recollection or that of my wife . Items that allegedly were explained were never addressed.
Thanks..
Dr. Thong was excellent.
He is an excellent doctor. His communication with me is just like I like it. He makes me feel very comfortable with his treatment plan. I have recommended him to friends from my town and they have all told me how pleased they were with Dr. Thong .
Was very clear with the procedure and answered all the concerns
Dr. Thong clearly explained the plan of care to me and was reassuring.
Dr. Thong answered all the questions. Very patient!
Friendly, excellent doctor.
Very personable - very happy he is my doc
Very amiable, understanding and kind.
I'm very happy that Dr. Thong is my urologist. He's very professional and capable, and communicates with me clearly about my health care.
He is very thorough and caring.
Dr. Thong is highly competent and knowledgeable about his subject. He is pleasant and sensitive to the needs of hos patients.
He was very thorough and easy to understand
Just want to thank him for his professionalism and answering all my questions.
Wonderful, professional, knowledgeable, caring Dr. Enjoy him immensely.
Great doctor, good information provided during the meeting.
Excellent physician and patient listener who respects my questions and explains all of the available options clearly.
He's caring, compassionate and explains options well. He listens too
I have had two video appointments with Dr. Thong and I feel fortunate to have him as my dr. He answers my messages promptly, answers all of my questions and explains everything in a clear way. I would undoubtedly recommend Dr. Thong to anyone needing his expertise.
He seams to be ok...easy to talk to.
I have the utmost confidence in Dr.Thong
Dr Alan Thong explained everything clearly and answered all my questions.
Dr Thong is very knowledgeable and kind
He gets right to the point and is up front and that’s what I like.
Very nice to talk with!! I’m very pleased!
Dr Thong was very prompt, and courteous to both my wife and me. He was very approachable and took his time to listen to our questions and answered everything we asked. We were extremely satisfied with our visit with Dr Thong :))
First rate - kept the conversation and questions moving along, stayed on topic for my issues, answered all of my questions to my satisfaction. When it came time for next steps he provided 3 very valid options and some discussion about each one and then let me make the decision - then asked a couple of questions to make sure that I understood the decision that I was making. Then started the scheduling of the follow-up based on my choice. I was very pleased with Dr. Thong's manner and our interactions.
I feel very confident with him, There were issues with my first Dr. in Sonora, and my second Dr referred me to Stanford. I can rest assured I'm in good hands .
Dr. Thong is truly our hero! He’s an amazing doctor who not only has the skills and professionalism, but can connect with you and your family. My wife was instrumental in helping with the App, appointments, interjecting with Dr. Thong as to how I was “really doing,†instead of I’m fine. Dr. Thong is considered to be our family now.
Assistant was very good. Dr. Thong was very good.
Dr. Thong & his PA did a great job explaining things to me in a way such that I didn't feel like a third party during the procedure.
I was impressed because he had read my medical records and understood my issues and treatment. 10 years ago.
The doctor was very good at explaining my clinical situation, but there was a certain lack of empathy and a definite degree of nudging that I'm feeling somewhat uncomfortable about in retrospect.
I wish, that all the doctors would be like Dr. Alan Thong! Excellent!
Very good experience overall!!
Excellent bedside manner, keep doing what you're doing.
The overall experience was more than adequate based on other similar past experiences(radical prostatectomy)

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