UT Health East Texas Physicians Welcomes Edilisa Ong, MD, to Tyler
Edilisa Ong, MD
Tyler, Texas (October 22, 2025) — UT Health East Texas Physicians is expanding pediatric services in Tyler with the addition of Edilisa Ong, MD.
“I provide comprehensive medical care that focuses on a child’s physical, emotional and mental well-being. Every patient is unique, and I strive to guide families with compassion, understanding and the most up-to-date medical information,” Dr. Ong said. “Children represent the next generation that will shape the world, and it is my responsibility to keep them healthy so they can reach their fullest potential.”
Dr. Ong said her passion for healthcare comes from wanting to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives. She said working with children has taught her the importance of humility, empathy, appreciation and respect.
“Every day in pediatrics gives me the opportunity to improve a child’s health, support their growth and development and educate families to help their children thrive,” Dr. Ong said. “Being a mother myself, I understand the challenges parents face and I am dedicated to addressing their concerns with empathy and insight.”
In addition to English, Dr. Ong is fluent in Tagalog and speaks basic Mandarin and Fookien.
Dr. Ong is welcoming patients at 1000 E. Fifth St., Ste. 100, in Tyler. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 903-590-5000.
About UT Health East Texas
UT Health East Texas provides care to thousands of patients each year through an extensive regional network that includes nine hospitals, more than 90 clinics, the Olympic Plaza Tower, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, regional home health services, an EMS fleet of more than 65 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive eight-trauma center care network, including the region’s only Level 1 trauma facility.
As a partner with The University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. The nationally recognized UT System also includes The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, as well as three other major university medical centers located throughout the state.