Benedict K. Tiong, MD
Accepting New Patients

Benedict K. Tiong, MD

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 5.0
 
Santa Monica Rheumatology |
2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 540, Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-582-6350
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About

Dr. Ben Tiong completed medical school at New York Medical College and did his internship and residency in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA. He also completed a rheumatology fellowship at UCLA. Of note, Dr. Tiong completed his undergraduate education at UCLA and grew up in Los Angeles.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

Fellowship

Rheumatology, UCLA Medical Center - Rheumatology, 2018

Residency

Internal Medicine, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 2016

Degrees

MD, New York Medical College, 2013
MS, Tulane University School of Medicine, 2007

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2020, 2021

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2020, 2021

Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
163 total ratings | 122 reviews
5.0
October 27, 2025
Very detailed, thorough, knowledgeable and excellent listening skills
5.0
October 24, 2025
Great visit. Simple check in on a new medication.
5.0
October 24, 2025
Dr. TIONG showed understanding and compassion about my medical diagnosis by giving me enough time to arrange other Doctors appointments.
5.0
October 24, 2025
Informative, kind, caring
5.0
October 20, 2025
I felt listened to. He did not act hurried and was very patient. I was very nervous about seeing another new doctor and he put me at ease.
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