Teresa Hong, FNP,DNP,FNP

About

Teresa Hong, DNP, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of advanced practice experience and a clinical background spanning bariatric medicine, weight management, immunology, and critical care. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in 2013 from California  Statue University, Dominguez Hills, and has dedicated much of her career to helping patients improve their health through education, prevention, and evidence-based care.

In her role as a Bariatric Nurse Practitioner at Community Memorial Healthcare, Teresa provides comprehensive care to patients throughout their weight-loss journey, including preoperative evaluation and education, postoperative follow-up, medical weight management, laboratory and diagnostic review, and ongoing lifestyle support. She has a particular interest in metabolic health and the use of evidence-based medical therapies, including GLP-1 medications, to complement nutrition, physical activity, and sustainable behavioral changes.

Teresa believes successful bariatric care extends well beyond surgery or a number on the scale. She takes a collaborative, individualized approach, helping patients understand their health, set realistic goals, preserve muscle and strength, and develop habits that support long-term success and quality of life.

In addition to clinical practice, Teresa has served as an adjunct faculty member in graduate nursing education since 2017, teaching future nurse practitioners. Her background in education influences her approach to patient care.

Teresa is passionate about building long-term relationships with her patients and supporting them through every stage of their bariatric and metabolic health journey.