
Young Ki Hong, MD, MPH, FACS, FSSO
Gastrointestinal Surgical OncologyGeneral Surgery
Highlights
Languages
- Korean
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Cooper University Hospital
About Young Ki Hong
Title
Head, Division of Surgical Oncology
General Surgeon
Surgical Oncologist
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles
Associate Professor of Surgery
Awards and Honors
2023 Chair Elect for Education Committee for Executive Governing Council in the Young Fellows Association of American College of Surgeons
2016 American College of Surgeons Leadership and Advocacy Summit Scholarship
2016 Resident Teaching Award, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
2016 DC Chapter American College of Surgeons, first Place in Commission on Cancer Category
SJ Magazine "Top Docs" - 2015
2015 Edwin H. Preston Outstanding Resident Teacher Award, Georgetown University Hospital
2015 Hugh H. Hussey Clerkship Teaching Award, Georgetown University Hospital
2015 String of Pearls Teaching Award, School of Medicine, Georgetown University Hospital
2014 Edwin H. Preston Outstanding Resident Teacher Award, Georgetown University Hospital
2013 Charles A. Hufnagel Excellence in Basic Science Research Award, Georgetown University Hospital
2013 Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Looking to the Future Resident Scholarship Recipient
2009 Resident Teacher of the Year Award, Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
2006 A.D. Williams Summer Research Fellowship, Medical College of Virginia
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Maingot's Abdominal Operations Chapter: Gastric Adenocarcinoma and other neoplasms Waddah B. Al-Refaie, Young K. Hong, Jennifer F. Tseng Editors: Zinner & Ashley. Edition 13th 2018"
Operative Thoracic Surgery Chapter: Video Assisted Thorascopic Sympathectomy. Hong Y, Marshall B. Editors: Kaiser LR, Jamieson GG, Thompson SS. Publisher: CRC Press Boca Raton Edition 6th 2017"
ACS Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery Chapter: Role of Diagnostic Laparoscopy for Gastric Cancer. Hong Y, Wong S, Al-Refaie W. Editors: Drs. Ryan Fields, Shishir Maithel. Publisher: Wolters Kluwer 2018"
Shield's General Thoracic Surgery Chapter: Mesenchymal Tumors of the Mediastinum Hong Y, Marshall B. Editors: Locicero J, Feins R, Rocco G, Colson Y, Meyers B.Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health Philadelphia Edition 8th 2017"
Case-based Reviews in Surgical Oncology Chapter: Gastric Cancers. Hong Y, Philips P. 2018
Click here to view recent grants and publications.
Departments
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Surgery
Practice Group :
Cooper University Physicians
Video
Clinical Interests
Liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, melanoma, general surgery, immunotherapy, gastrointestinal cancer, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), adoptive cellular therapyEducation and Training
Education
- Fellowship: University of Louisville Health - University of Louisville Hospital, Surigical Oncology & Hepatopancreatobiliary, 2018
- Residency: Georgetown Medstar Washington Hospital, General Surgery, 2016
- Fellowship: National Cancer Institute, Surgical Oncology & Immunotherapy, 2013
- Residency: Morristown Medical Center, General Surgery, 2010
- Internship: Morristown Medical Center - Atlantic Health, General Surgery, 2009
- Medical School: Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine, 2008
Board Certifications
- Complex General Surgical Oncology: American Board of Surgery, 2019
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2017
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
- Aetna Dental Health
- Aetna First Health (Coventry)
- Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Quality Health
- Aetna Whole Health
- Aetna Workers Comp
- AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
- AmeriHealth Medicare
- AmeriHealth Value Network
- Braven Health Medicare
- Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
- Cigna Medicare
- Cigna One Health
- Clover Health Medicare PPO
- Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
- Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
- First MCO Group Health
- First MCO Workers Comp
- Galaxy Health Network Group Health
- Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
- Guardian
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
- Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
- Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
- Humana Military Prime
- Humana Military Standard
- Humana Military TriCare
- Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
- Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
- Independence Blue Cross Medicare
- Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
- Liberty Mutual Auto
- Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- MagnaCare Auto
- MagnaCare Group Health
- MagnaCare Workers Comp
- Medicaid (NJ)
- Medicare
- MultiPlan PHCS
- NJ Manufacturers Auto
- NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Group Health
- QualCare Emblem Health
- QualCare HMO/PPO
- QualCare Workers Comp
- Railroad Medicare
- Three Rivers Contigo
- Three Rivers Devon
- United Behavioral Health Group Health
- United Behavioral Health Medicaid
- United Behavioral Health Medicare
- United Behavioral Health Optum
- United Healthcare AARP
- United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
- United Healthcare Dental
- United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
- United Healthcare Group Health
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- United Healthcare Medicare
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- US Family Health Plan
- VA Community Care Network
- WellCare Medicare
- Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
- Wellpoint Medicare
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
181 ratings, 65 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 5/28/2026
Dr Hong was very patient and kind while we went through our questions. He listened quietly and then responded with his thoughts and expertise. We were very impressed with him. He took his time and made sure that I understood. See him in a year for a scan of my pancreas. I would recommend him to anyone and I'm glad he's on my team. Thank you and thank you Dr Hong.
- Reviewed on 5/21/2026
My physician explains things thoroughly and is very kind to the patients.
- Reviewed on 5/15/2026
Dr Hong and associates were informative, courteous and very communicative.
- Reviewed on 5/8/2026
Pleasant informative and left eith a sense of confidence regarding the up coming care that is needed
- Reviewed on 5/1/2026
They treated me very well.
- Reviewed on 4/23/2026
I was very pleased with this appointment
- Reviewed on 4/23/2026
Dr. Hong is such a great surgeon! I am lucky to be able to see him! All the staff are top notch professionals! Thank you!
- Reviewed on 4/23/2026
The doctors and staff were very kind.
- Reviewed on 4/10/2026
So far so good.
- Reviewed on 4/9/2026
Well done
- Reviewed on 3/19/2026
Very professional
- Reviewed on 3/6/2026
Dr. Hong is very competent and personable. Much appreciated.
- Reviewed on 3/5/2026
I'm thankful for everyone from vallet to desk to nurse to fellow to doctor to scheduler. I'm also thankful for the snack bag. God bless all who work here ?
- Reviewed on 3/5/2026
Everyone was so kind and informative. Thank you for making a nerve wracking experience easy and comfortable
- Reviewed on 2/20/2026
I was very impressed with the entire experience! I cannot find anything negative about my visit! My surgery, pre-cert visit and my post-op appt was set up the very next day!
- Reviewed on 2/19/2026
The staff and medical team are wonderful!
- Reviewed on 2/13/2026
Dr. Hong has my utmost confidence. He treats me with his expertise, his caring and even his pleasant bedside manner. I would definitely recommend him to relatives and friends.
- Reviewed on 2/12/2026
Explained everything in a way I could understand. Worth the wait ;-)
- Reviewed on 2/12/2026
Wonderful experience..even the delay was pleasant conversing with other patients.
- Reviewed on 1/31/2026
Beautiful building
- Reviewed on 1/30/2026
The facility is GREAT - EVERYONE is so helpful and sociable - most relaxing environment. Just a wonderful experience. Everyone who tended to me were extremely patient/kind/comforting and Dr. Y. Hong is truly a people person/not in a rush and looking forward to being his patient.
- Reviewed on 1/23/2026
Everyone was so kind and caring. They explained everything to us. Dr Hong was so supportive and helpful. I felt so much better when I left his office
- Reviewed on 1/16/2026
Yes, hi. I was very, very happy with the doctor. He was very, very professional, very knowledgeable. He explained everything thoroughly. He didn't rush us at all, gave us all the time we needed and thoroughly answered all our questions. We were very, very happy with him and I would give him a 10 out of 10 on all scales. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 1/16/2026
I have only great things to say about Cooper
- Reviewed on 1/9/2026
It was excellent.
- Reviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Young Ki Hong MD and staff . Everyone was great!
- Reviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr. Hong is the best he lierally saved my life.
- Reviewed on 12/12/2025
Very good visi
- Reviewed on 12/5/2025
Great experience
- Reviewed on 12/5/2025
I liked how informative they were and how they expedited everything and how interested they are with my wellbeing.
- Reviewed on 11/25/2025
I feel lucky to have the doctors, nurses and support staff that I do.
- Reviewed on 11/20/2025
Everyone was great. This is scary, and Dr Hong was kind compassionate, explained things good. He made us feel comfortable,
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Everyone was so kind and patient.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Great Doctor who is very attentive to my concerns and willing to listen. He is able to provide me with updates and what action is being taken and a clear view point of the medical plan.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Hong is excellent! He always answers all of my questions and is very helpful in consultation. His surgical skill is top notch, too! I thought I'd have a very large and long surgical scar, but it is barely visible. I am very happy to continue with Dr. Hong.
- Reviewed on 10/24/2025
Only problem we had was getting into valet parking area, do to trucks and construction going on by entrance. Dr. Hong was wonderful, very caring and compassionate.
- Reviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr. Hong has always provided excellent care and reassurance.
- Reviewed on 10/24/2025
Al the doctors are very good, all of them.
- Reviewed on 10/11/2025
Dr. Hung has been taking care of me for almost five years. He's very good. He talks to you. He talks to you in a way you know what's going on, not like somebody talking over you. I think he's one of the greatest doctors out there. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 10/10/2025
Everyone . Keep doing a great job!
- Reviewed on 10/10/2025
Was seen by the Doctor on time and everyone was friendly and courteous.
- Reviewed on 10/5/2025
Oh yes, they was professional. They treat me as a patient. They treat me as a person that needed help and support. They was really experts. And I thank them so much.
- Reviewed on 10/5/2025
I thought the medical staff were very courteous and professional.
- Reviewed on 9/29/2025
Dr Hong and his staff are great! I have told soooo many people about him. If you have cancer in your liver, so see him. Yes, I highly recommend him! He listens and is concerned about his patients.
- Reviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. Hong and team are all encompassing. They have a unique way of ensuring the patient's overall well being. For instance, his lighthearted jokes and reassurance of a POSITIVE/HOPEFUL approach to the diagnosis takes away some of the worry and fear that I am already forced to deal with daily. I am so appreciative of his smart, professional, yet compassionate care. It has such a positive impact on myself and my whole family.
- Reviewed on 9/18/2025
Doctor Hong is amazing, caring Doctor.
- Reviewed on 9/13/2025
I was very impressed with Dr. Hung's knowledge regarding the high-tech surgery that I'm going to be having. He feels very confident about it, which reassured me, and I greatly appreciate all the staff that I had encountered while I was there, and I look forward to having my surgery on [Date]
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr Hong is a blessing to us in so many ways. He is so knowledgeable, caring, genuine, thorough, very easy to understand and he takes the time to listen to you and also to explain your plan of care.
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Everyone in this office is very pleasant. I love Dr. Hong he takes his time to explain everything to me.
- Reviewed on 8/28/2025
That they are very responsible with their work
- Reviewed on 8/28/2025
Excellent care and communication
- Reviewed on 8/24/2025
It was a very good experience. I would definitely see Dr. Hong again.
- Reviewed on 8/8/2025
Thank you
- Reviewed on 8/5/2025
Dr. Hong and staff always have each patient feel that they are cared for and important.
- Reviewed on 7/11/2025
Perfect! !
- Reviewed on 7/8/2025
Everyone and especially Dr Hong made mee feel very comfortable
- Reviewed on 7/8/2025
Everyone was wonderful!!!! !
- Reviewed on 7/5/2025
Very professional
- Reviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr Hong can impress everyone with his knowledge and expertise of medicine but what makes Dr Hong so special is that he can and will evaluate any possible avenues to help his patients. Also his easy to talk approach and "translation of medical language to English language" is amazing and so much needed for a struggling, depressed patient. Dr Hong gained our trust from the very first visit.
- Reviewed on 6/21/2025
Everybody was wonderful, very impressed.
- Reviewed on 6/19/2025
Everyone we encountered were very courteous and professional.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Yeah, in reference to Dr. Hung, I'm kind of wary of doctors. This is the first time that I'm getting some kind of major surgery done and I have complete faith in this guy. He explained everything to me and I can't think of a bad thing to say. I wouldn't do the surgery, I'd just get part of it done if it were somebody else I think. But no, he's got me feeling pretty positive about this, as positive as you can. So from 1 to 10, I give him about a 15. And that's that. See you later.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Overall, it was a very positive and favorable experience. All involved were courteous and thorough and professional.
- Reviewed on 3/14/2025
They have treated me well and my Doctor Hong is an excellent surgeon and his team is very happy.
- Reviewed on 3/13/2025
All the staff are very polite and very helpful with everything you need and give you compassion, understanding. And show they care about you.