--- title: "Dr. Lana X. Tong | Dermatologist in Burlingame, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Lana X. Tong, M.D., MPH practices Dermatology in Burlingame, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-lana-x-tong-1046246701" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Lana X. Tong, M.D., MPH ![Lana X. Tong, M.D., MPH](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/UfyYmD5D2TaSwu4e9x7BJkUwDu3sjWPuu4gQ88bVp3w/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.8/5 [(455 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Lana X. Tong, M.D., MPH ## Dermatology - Accepting new patients [1720 El Camino RealSuite 116Burlingame, CA 94010](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1720+El+Camino+Real+Burlingame%2C+CA+94010+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-652-8310](tel:+16506528310) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-lana-x-tong-1046246701#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-lana-x-tong-1046246701#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-lana-x-tong-1046246701#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-lana-x-tong-1046246701#provider-services) ## About Dr. Tong Languages English Gender Female Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care As a Bay Area native, I am proud to serve my community. I see every patient as an individual, and giving quality and personalized care is my top priority. Let's work together to help you achieve your care goals and move toward what's most important to you. ### Professional highlights Dr. Tong is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the Women's Dermatologic Society. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Tong enjoys reading literature, cross-training, exploring beaches, and trying new restaurants. She is a lifelong fan of figure skating and the Golden State Warriors. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine **Internship:** Santa Clara Valley Medical Center **Residency:** New York University, Dermatology ## Board certifications - Dermatology ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ### Other - Mills-Peninsula Division ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (20 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) - 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 [El Camino Real Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-el-camino-real-care-center-1043247202) 1720 El Camino Real Suite 116 Burlingame, CA 94010 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1720+El+Camino+Real+Burlingame%2C+CA+94010+US) [650-652-8310](tel:+16506528310) 650-652-8311 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Acne Treatment - Aesthetic Dermatology - Botox and wrinkle relaxers - Chemical Peel - Cosmetic dermal filler - Ear Keloid Removal - Excision of Melanoma - Melanoma Screening - Mole check - Mole Removal - Patch testing - Retin-A Treatment - Sclerotherapy - Skin allergy testing - Skin Lesion Removal - Skin Surgery - Skin Tag Removal - Sun Damage Repair - Topical Medications ### Conditions - Acne - Acne Scar - Actinic keratosis - Actinic Lentigines - Adenocarcinoma - Basal Cell Carcinoma - Condyloma acuminatum - Cyst - Dermoid Cysts - Eczema - Epidermoid tumors - Erthyrodermas - Esophoria - Hand warts - Lentigo Maligna Melanoma - [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer) - Melasma - Ocular Melanoma - Psoriasis - Rosacea - Scalp problems - Skin care - Sundowning - Telangiectasia - Vitiligo - Vulvar dermatitis ### Reasons for visit - Melanoma Treatment - Surgical oncology ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Dermatology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/dermatology) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Dermatology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Sutter+El+Camino+Real+Care+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.593643432019306%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.38056874049282%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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