Vehniah Kristin Tjong, MD
Primary Specialty
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Practice Focus Areas
- Arthroscopic Surgery - Knee
- Arthroscopic Surgery - Shoulder
- Athletic Knee Problems
- Cartilage Preservation
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Impingement
- Proximal Hamstring Repair
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine - 2011
- Residency:
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University of Toronto - 2015
- Fellowships:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2016
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Associate Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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1019 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
April 24, 2024
5.0 star star star star starSame reasons above. We enjoyed that she was personable, she explained everything in great detail. She made sure that we had a plan of action and the next steps moving forward. We felt very cared for and left the office knowing that she was going to do everything she said she would.
April 02, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr.Tjong is very kind and takes time to ensure you understand what’s going on and her suggestions of treatment. Her suggestions also take into great consideration what you as the patient wants short and long term.
February 07, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr Tjong is simply the best. I already had a surgery with her that healed perfectly thanks to her.Every time I se her or someone from her team I am always satisfied. She is also extremely nice as a person.
January 18, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr Tjong is very caring. She patiently explains my situation and my care options. She suggests surgical routes as a last option, which is a wonderfully conservative approach for a surgeon and which approach I like.
November 02, 2023
5.0 star star star star starListens to your questions, answers them in a professional matter. Thinks outside the box when it is necessary. Make herself available. In my opinion a great doctor. Glad to have someone with skills to make people better with surgery and good soft skills.
November 01, 2023
5.0 star star star star starExtremely nice and very easy to talk to. Listened to my problem, examined multiple reasoning for the problem and clearly laid out different solutions to remedy the problem based on different paths I may way to take.
October 07, 2023
5.0 star star star star starFantastic Empathetic, kind and seemed genuinely interested in my care. I've had 10 ortho surgeries and she is easily among the very best MD's/surgeons who have cared for me. This experience overall was far better than my last shoulder surgery at Rush.
October 05, 2023
5.0 star star star star starLoved the way Dr. Tjong narrated her care. Explained everything she did, naming the muscles, ligaments, etc as she did her assessment. Also, very friendly, reassuring, smiled and wasn’t rushed.
October 04, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Tjong is the best! Very honored to have had Dr. Tjong perform my surgeries. Very grateful for all that she has done. Comforting to know that I am in good hands with Dr. Tjong overseeing my recovery process.
September 19, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Tjong was very bright and welcoming. She was very professional and listened to the patient. She gave her assessment and what path to recovery she thought we should take. More importantly she asked what was my son's goals were and what concerns he had. She offered him options and partnered with him to create a plan forward that they were both comfortable with. Love it!
September 11, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI saw Dr. Tjong for a second opinion. Her care was night and day compared to what I was getting. Her resident saw me first. She briefed Dr. Tjong. Dr. Tjong came in the room very well informed and said back to me what she understood. She asked only a few clarifying questions and performed a few exam movements to better gauge my situation. In the end, she offered both courteous and succinct feedback for a way to move forward. My husband and I were so impressed. In addition, we loved that Dr. Tjong explained to us what a "normal" course of treatment would be and also helped us understand why that would not be beneficial for my condition. Other doctors have been so quick to inject or prescribe and I've not gotten any better. Thank you, Dr. Tjong and team for giving us hope and a path forward. High Praise.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Consulting / Related Activities
Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- Smith & Nephew
External Professional Relationships
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