Allison Wong, MS, CGC

Allison Wong is a senior board-certified, licensed genetic counselor specializing in cancer genetics. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Gonzaga University and her master’s degree in Genetic Counseling at the University of California, Irvine. Allison has a special interest in helping patients understand consumer-initiated genetic testing and is part of Providence's J.E.D.I efforts to engage diverse populations across Orange County. She also enjoys providing mentorship and lectures for those interested in clinical genetics and supports student-driven research projects that advance the practice of genetic counseling. As the Orange County lead of our Skin Punch Biopsy Program, Allison partners with local dermatology offices to coordinate alternative sample collection in complex cases. She is also interested in advancing screening protocols for patient's with increased risk for pancreatic and GI cancers.