--- title: "Dr. Candice T. Tong | Obstetrician in Mountain View, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Candice T. Tong, M.D. practices Obstetrics and Gynecology in Mountain View, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-candice-t-tong-1046247185" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Candice T. Tong, M.D. ![Candice T. Tong, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/6fuEfKZjbw_D_aNFkcPQz-pCQe1rJjFljiMb34OpEtM/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(87 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Candice T. Tong, M.D. ## Obstetrics and Gynecology - New patients, please call for availability [701 East El Camino RealSouth Wing, Floor 3Mountain View, CA 94040](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=701+East+El+Camino+Real+Mountain+View%2C+CA+94040+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-934-7616](tel:+16509347616) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-candice-t-tong-1046247185#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-candice-t-tong-1046247185#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-candice-t-tong-1046247185#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-candice-t-tong-1046247185#provider-services) ## About Dr. Tong Languages English Gender Female Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care As an OB/GYN, I deal with many sensitive topics, as women transition through different periods of their lives. I hope to create an environment in which patients feel comfortable sharing their issues, and that we can work together to make sound medical decisions. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, I enjoy traveling, hiking, SCUBA diving, cooking, art and music. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine **Internship:** Phoenix Integrated Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (PIROG) **Residency:** Thomas Jefferson University ## Board certifications - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Publications - [The effect of standardized counseling on patient knowledge about induction of labor](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22708706) Tong CT, Mackeen AD, Berghella V The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine 2012-12-01 - Obstetric Evidence-Based Guidelines, second edition: Malpresentation and malposition (Chapter 22) Berghella, V, Editor (Tong, CT, Chapter 22) 2012-01-01 ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Mountain View Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/mountain-view-center-1043246969) 701 East El Camino Real South Wing, Floor 3 Mountain View, CA 94040 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=701+East+El+Camino+Real+Mountain+View%2C+CA+94040+US) [650-934-7616](tel:+16509347616) 650-934-7655 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Birth Control Implants - Cervical Cancer Prevention - 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