Rupa Wong, MD
Learn at Pinnacle Founder & Chief Product Officer
Rupa Wong, MD is a wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the Managing Partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic, a 4 doctor practice, for the past 16 years. In addition to building a successful practice on Oahu (she's been featured as a Best Doctor since 2010 and was even featured on the cover of Honolulu magazine). She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii.
Six years ago, Dr. Wong had the original idea for Pinnacle and now serves as the Chief Product Officer.
Dr. Wong completed her undergraduate education at Duke University, after earning the prestigious B.N. Duke Leadership merit based scholarship. She then went on to medical school at Cornell University and residency at NYU-Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, serving as Chief Resident in her final year. Dr. Wong completed her fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology & adult strabismus at Harvard’s Boston Children’s Hospital. She was a full-time faculty member of Boston Children’s and Harvard Medical School the following year before moving to Hawaii.
Dr. Wong serves on the Foundation Advisory Board for the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmologists & Strabismus, as well as the Recruitment Task Force and is Vice-Chair of the Digital Education Committee. She is on the Communications Committee of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Wong is also on the Board of Directors for Make A Wish Hawaii and Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii.
Dr. Wong is active on Instagram, her blog and YouTube channel where she discusses practice management, harmonizing work and life, as well as the gaps in business knowledge that medical school does not address.
Website | Honolulu Eye Clinic | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Ophthalmologist, Content Creator, Entrepreneur
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Dr. Jessica Gray, a family medicine physician, shares her journey into family medicine, the importance of women's health, and the challenges of misinformation in healthcare.
Dr. Suzanna Chatterjee-Morris, a double board-certified OBGYN and obesity medicine specialist, shares her inspiring journey through medical education, the challenges she faced, including the loss of her father and her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
Dr. Melissa Mondala discusses the importance of food as medicine and the integration of lifestyle medicine in healthcare. She shares her journey of combining family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and integrative psychiatry and how they complement each other.
Dr. Deepthi Gandhi, a menopause specialist, shares her journey and the importance of menopause management. She emphasizes the need for education and empowerment for women going through menopause. Dr. Gandhi discusses the flawed Women's Health Initiative study and the misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy.
Dr. Richa Mithil shares her journey of starting a direct primary care practice focused on obesity and lifestyle medicine. She wanted to practice medicine in a certain way, with a focus on prevention and building meaningful relationships with her patients. The direct care model allows her to have more time and access with her patients to address the root causes of their struggles.
Dr. Ashley Agan, a board-certified otolaryngologist discusses ear, nose, and throat basics. Dr. Agan shares her passion for lifestyle medicine and how she incorporates it into her treatment plans
Dr. Laura Vater, an oncologist and advocate for clinician well-being discusses the importance of humanism in medicine, the emotional toll of oncology, and the need for systemic changes to support healthcare professionals.
Dr. Karen Tang’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention—moving from academia to private practice and harnessing the power of social media to transform her career.
Dr. Bianca Bynum, board-certified psychiatrist, joins Dr. Rupa Wong to share her personal journey with depression and anxiety during medical training and how it led her to focus on mental health for medical trainees.
Dr. Allison Rodgers, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, joins Dr. Rupa Wong to discuss her personal journey with secondary infertility and pregnancy loss and how it has shaped her approach to patient care.
Dr. Karen Grant, a family practice physician with a unique background in aviation medicine, discusses the challenges and rewards of being a primary care physician, the importance of managing a high volume of patients without burning out, and the balance between motherhood and a demanding medical career.
Dr. Kate Mangona, a pediatric radiologist and marriage and intimacy coach, joins Dr. Rupa Wong to discuss the importance of communication and intimacy in sustaining relationships, particularly for women in medicine. Dr. Mangona emphasizes that a happy home life is the foundation for success in all areas of life, and offers tips for maintaining strong relationships.
Dr. Sarah Saxon, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, shares her journey from being an artist to becoming a plastic surgeon. She discusses how her artistic background has influenced her medical career and the role of mentorship in her training.
Dr. Joyce Kahng, a cosmetic dentist and content creator discusses her journey into dentistry, her transition to cosmetic dentistry, the challenges of practice ownership, and the importance of social media in growing her practice. Dr. Kahng shares her experiences balancing family life with her career and offers valuable insights for women in healthcare looking to carve their own paths. The conversation highlights the significance of building a supportive community and the evolving landscape of dentistry.
Dr. Renita White discusses common myths about women's health and the importance of addressing misconceptions. She highlights the importance of social media on shaping public understanding of accurate health information.
Dr. Vonda Wright shares tips for midlife health, emphasizing the importance of building lean muscle mass and adopting an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. She discusses how to make informed decisions about hormone replacement therapy.
