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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE., PHARMACY., DOCTOR OF MEDICINE., INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY., INFECTIOUS DISEASE FELLOWSHIPDr.Davie Wong obtained his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Manitoba ... Read More
Experience
10+ Yrs
Languages
English
Articles
Published 10+ articles
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Hepatitis B - Common Questions Answered
Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. To know in detail about it, read the following article.
Published in - liver diseases
22 Feb 2023 - 5 min read
Hepatitis C - Common Questions Answered
Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. Read this article to know more about hepatitis C.
Published in - liver diseases
22 Feb 2023 - 4 min read
Vaccines strengthen the immune system against certain microorganisms that can cause serious infections and even death. Read the article below to learn more.
Published in - Healthy Living (Wellness & Prevention)
21 Feb 2023 - 4 min read
A Patient's Guide to Recurrent Wound Infections
If you have wounds, sores or ulcers that are infected, here are some strategies to promote healing and prevent further infections.
Published in - Infectious Diseases
08 Feb 2023 - 2 min read
A Patient's Guide to Recurrent Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the deep layer of the skin and it recurs frequently. Read this article to know more.
Published in - Dermatologists and Skin Care
03 Feb 2023 - 4 min read
Professional Bio
Dr.Davie Wong obtained his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Manitoba before moving to Vancouver to complete his Infectious Diseases fellowship at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He served as chief resident for the infectious disease training program from 2015-2016. He is certified by and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He is fully licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. He holds active membership in Doctors of British Columbia and the Canadian Medical Association, and had prior membership in the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Canada (AMMI) and Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Dr. Wong is currently appointed as medical staff at Royal Columbian Hospital and Eagle Ridge Hospital. He works alongside other internal medicine specialists and subspecialists at the multidisciplinary clinic, Centrio Medical Specialists. He provides consultations in hospital and office-based settings, manages patients in the community outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy program, and participates in an interdisciplinary team in the care of complex patients with HIV and/or hepatitis C infection.He is an active member of the regional antimicrobial stewardship committee. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of British Columbia and provides training to medical students, residents and fellows. He has published institutional guidelines on infectious diarrhea, and peer-reviewed journal articles on Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia and infective endocarditis. As part of the antimicrobial stewardship committee, he reviews and provides feedback on local guidelines and policies.
Academics & Trainings
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
University Of Manitoba
2006
PHARMACY
University Of Manitoba
2007
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE
University Of Manitoba
2011
INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY
University Of Manitoba
2014
INFECTIOUS DISEASE FELLOWSHIP
University Of British Columbia
2016
Awards & Publications
Awards and Honors: 2012 – 1st place poster presentation for internal medicine resident research day. Identifying Candidates for Recombinant Human Thyroid Stimulating Hormone in Radioactive Iodine Ablation for Well Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. Publications: 1. Lowe C, Payne M, Puddicombe D, Mah A, Wong D, Kirkwood A, Hull M, Leung V. Antimicrobial stewardship for hospitalized patients with viral respiratory tract infections. 2. Wong D, Rubinshtein R, Keynan Y. Alternative cardiac imaging modalities to echocardiography for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis. Am J Cardiol. 2016;118(9):1410-1418. 3. Wong D, Wong T, Romney M, Leung V. Comparison of outcomes in patients with methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) bacteremia who are treated with β-lactam vs vancomycin empiric therapy: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Infectious Diseases 2016;16:224. 4. Wong D, Wong T, Romney M, Leung V. Comparative effectiveness of β-lactam versus vancomycin empiric therapy in patients with methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) bacteremia. Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob 2016;15:27. 5. Wong D, Keynan Y. Utilization of echocardiography in patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia at two large Canadian hospitals. Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice 2016;24(2):96-100. 6. Wong D, Carson J, Johnson A. Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis Caused by Cardiobacterium hominis - A Case Report. Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol 2015;26(1):41-43. 7. Wong D, Keynan Y, Rubinstein E. Comparison between transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography in screening for infective endocarditis in patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2014;33:2053-9. 8. Wong D, Aoki F, Rubinstein E. Bacteremia caused by Eggerthella lenta in an elderly man with a gastrointestinal malignancy - A case report. Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol 2014;25(5):e85-86. 9. Olafson K., Ramsey CD, Kumar A, Stasiuk A, Ariano RE, Siddiqui F, Wong D, Guinn A, Braun J, Zarynchanski R. Sedation and Analgesia Usage in Severe Pandemic H1N1(2009) Infection: A Comparison to Respiratory Failure Secondary to Other Infectious Pneumonias. Ann Pharmacother 2012;46:9-20. 10. Poritsanos NJ, Lew P, Fischer J, Mobbs CV, Nagy JI, Wong D, Rüther U, Mizuno TM. Impaired hypothalamic Fto expression in response to fasting and glucose in obese mice. Nutr Diabetes 2011;1:e19. 11. Lew P, Wong D, Yamaguchi T, Leckstrom A, Schwartz J, Dodd JG, and Mizuno TM. Tail suspension increases energy expenditure independently of the melanocortin system in mice. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2009;87:839-849. 12. Leckstrom A, Kim ER, Wong D, Mizuno TM. Xenin, a gastrointestinal peptide, regulates feeding independent of the melanocortin signaling pathway. Diabetes 2009;58:87-94. 13. Poritsanos NJ, Wong D, Vrontakis, ME, Mizuno TM. Regulation of hepatic PPARγ2 and lipogenic gene expression by melanocortin. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2008;376:384-8.