Michael D. Tiongson, M.D.

Mike grew up “downstate” in Nanuet, NY, about an hour north of New York City. He earned his B.A. in Economics from New York University. After college, he worked as a Clinical Research Associate at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where he discovered a strong interest in medical education and helped...

Mike grew up “downstate” in Nanuet, NY, about an hour north of New York City. He earned his B.A. in Economics from New York University. After college, he worked as a Clinical Research Associate at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where he discovered a strong interest in medical education and helped pilot a national Epidemiology and Biostatistics curriculum for rheumatology fellows. He went on to earn his M.D. from Albany Medical College, graduating with Distinction in Research for his thesis on immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated inflammatory arthritis.

During his residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Mike especially valued the camaraderie among residents and faculty, the balance of graduated autonomy with thoughtful supervision, and the many opportunities to get involved in medical education. Following his chief resident year, he plans to pursue fellowship training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Outside of medicine, Mike enjoys running, skiing, and trying new cuisines with his wife. He’s an avid fan of the New York Yankees and New York Knicks, and since moving to Rochester he’s proudly embraced being part of the Bills Mafia!