Dr Kam Wong

Dr Kam Wong is a psychiatrist based in Pymble, Sydney, New South Wales. With over 30 years of experience, he is a highly respected medical professional in his field. Dr Wong is fluent in multiple languages including Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin), Hokkien, Indonesian, and Malay, enabling him to effectively communicate with a diverse range of patients.

Dr Wong's special interests and expertise lie in the area of schizophrenia, a complex mental illness. He is particularly experienced in providing support and treatment for individuals experiencing post-partum depression, mother-infant attachment problems, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood and anxiety disorders, as well as autism and autism spectrum disorders.

His extensive experience encompasses working with patients from various age groups, including mother and baby, children and adolescents aged 1-17, and adult patients aged 18-60. Dr Wong has provided care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and those whose primary language is not English, ensuring inclusive and accessible treatment. He also offers support to families who may be struggling to cope with the challenges of mental health issues.

Dr Wong's therapeutic approaches include acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and family therapy. He is well-versed in various mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Additionally, his expertise extends to areas such as developmental disabilities, oppositional defiant disorder, and psychotherapy.

In his practice, Dr Wong provides a range of services, including opinion and report consultations (MBS item 291), professional supervision, and weekly psychotherapy sessions. He also has experience working with interpreters to facilitate effective communication with non-English speaking patients.