Background

Originally from Manila, Philippines, Dr. Pineda earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, and his Medical Degree from De La Salle University College of Medicine in Cavite, Philippines. After practicing family medicine in Manila, he moved to the United States, where he obtained a degree in Pastoral Studies from Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, TX.

With over 30 years of medical experience, Dr. Pineda has served as a physician and assisted other healthcare professionals. For the last decade, he has been at Northwest University in Kirkland, WA, where he worked as the Simulation Facilitator and Clinical Placement Coordinator for the Buntain College of Nursing, along with being a Pre-Med advisor for the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition to his medical career, Tong is also an experienced Pastor and Minister, with three decades of expertise in church planting, leadership, small group facilitation, biblical preaching, and leading worship.

Tong is an avid road cyclist and motorcyclist. He has read all the Jack Reacher novels and roots for all Seattle sports teams. His recommended reading is The Release of the Spirit by Watchman Nee.