Biographical summary
Louis M. Wong Kee Song, M.D., is a gastroenterologist, with special interest in therapeutic endoscopy. His clinical focus includes:
    - Complex and challenging resection of precancerous and early cancerous lesions of the gastrointestinal tract using advanced resection techniques, including endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), endoscopic full thickness resection (EFTR) and submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER)
- Endoscopic management of conditions, such as achalasia (peroral endoscopic myotomy), Zenker's diverticulum (flexible endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy) and refractory gastroparesis (peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy)
- Deep enteroscopy for the management of small bowel polyps in conditions such as familial adenomatous polyposis and Peutz-Jegher's syndrome
- Endoscopic management of complex strictures, defects (e.g., leaks and fistulas), and bleeding lesions (e.g., gastric varices)
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Wong Kee Song is active in research and education, providing mentorship to fellows in Gastroenterology. He authors expert content and has numerous publications in scientific journals.
        Conditions treated
        Procedures performed
- Balloon-assisted enteroscopy
- Endoscopic full-thickness resection
- Endoscopic GI fistula procedure
- Endoscopic GI leak procedure
- Endoscopic mucosal resection
- Endoscopic procedure
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- Enteral stenting
- Gastrostomy tube placement
- Jejunostomy
- Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery
- Upper endoscopy
- Zenker's diverticulotomy
Interests
- Advanced endoscopic resection techniques
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Innovative endoscopy
Mayo Clinic locations
        Education
- 2000Advanced Fellowship - Advanced EndoscopySt. Michael's Hospital/Wellesley Central Site, University of Toronto 
- 2000Postgraduate Research Fellow - Optics and PhotonicsDepartment of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto 
- 1998ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 1998Fellow - Gastroenterology and HepatologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 1995ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 1995Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 1992MD - MedicineUniversity of Montreal 
- 1987DEC - Health SciencesChamplain College 
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 1998GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine 
Awards and honors
- 2017Master EndoscopistAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2014Division Laureate AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic 
- 2011Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors, Inc. 
- 2005Endoscopy Research AwardDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine 
- 2002CR-20 AwardMayo Clinic 
- 2000Clinical Research AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology 
- 2000Martin Brotman AwardFoundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition 
- 1998Mayo Foundation ScholarMayo Clinic 
- 1998Astra Merck 3rd Annual Young Investigators Conference AwardAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 1996Fellow-in-Training Award  - Astra MerckAmerican College of Gastroenterology 
- 1994Poster Presentation AwardAmerican College of Physicians 
- 1992Upjohn Laureate for Excellency in PsychiatryUniversity of Montreal 
- 1992Charles Weisberg Laureate for Excellency in Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Montreal 
- 1990Research ScholarshipBurroughs-Wellcome 
- 1990Research ScholarshipPharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Canada 
- 1987First Cycle Scholarship for Undergraduate StudiesUniversity of Montreal 
- 1985Dean's ListChamplain College 
Professional memberships
- 2022 - presentFellowJapan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society 
- 2020 - presentMasterAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2014 - 2017MemberPublications Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2013 - 2020FellowAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2012Abstract Selection ReviewerAmerican College of Gastroenterology 
- 2011MemberPractice Management Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine 
- 2011MemberEducation Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine 
- 2011 - presentReviewerF1000 Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Section Esophagus 
- 2010Abstract Selection ReviewerEsophageal, Gastric and Duodenal Disorders Section, American Gastroenterological Association 
- 2010CouncilorImaging and Advanced Technology, American Gastroenterological Association 
- 2009 - 2012MemberTechnology Assessment Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2009Abstract Selection ReviewerEsophageal, Gastric and Duodenal Disorders Section, American Gastroenterological Association 
- 2008 - 2009MemberResearch Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2008 - presentMemberAdvanced Endoscopy Interest Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine 
- 2008 - presentMemberGI Bleeding Team and Emergency Endoscopy, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine 
- 2005ChairAnnual Scientific Program Committee, New Technology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2005 - 2008MemberTechnology Assessment Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2004Sub-chairAnnual Scientific Program Committee, New Technology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2004 - 2008DirectorGI Bleeding Team and Emergency Endoscopy, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine 
- 2000 - 2006MemberInternational Society for Optical Engineering 
- 2000 - 2004MemberGI Bleeding Team and Emergency Endoscopy, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine 
- 1997 - presentMemberRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada 
- 1996 - presentMemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association 
- 1996 - presentMemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 1996 - presentMemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology 
- 1992 - 2000MemberAmerican College of Physicians 
- 1992 - presentMemberAmerican Medical Association 
Publications
Research activities