Through his research, Dr. Chung is studying how imaging can play a more significant role in patient care for those with chronic lung diseases, specifically interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, occupational lung disease and nontuberculous mycobacterial pneumonia. He has authored over 160 peer-reviewed articles that appeared in highly respected scientific journals, as well as publishing five books that focus on chest diagnostics.
Dr. Chung’s quality work has mainly leveraged the synergy of technology and quality improvement to enhance patient safety, optimize radiologist workflows, support ease of practice, and augment diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.
In addition to his clinical work and research efforts, Dr. Chung also dedicates himself to educating medical students, residents and fellows, performing numerous one-on-one teaching sessions and mentoring younger physicians. His devotion to education has been recognized several times, including when he received the Radiological Society of North America Honored Educator Award in 2013 and the Marc Tetalman Award in 2016.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Occupational Lung Disease
- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Fibrosis (Interstitial Lung Disease)
- Large & Small Airway Disease
- Quality & Outcome Improvement
- Quality & Safety in Teaching Hospitals
Board Certifications
- Radiology
Memberships & Medical Societies
- Society of Thoracic Radiology
- American College of Radiology
- American Roentgen Ray Society
- Association of University Radiologists
- Radiological Society of North America
Practicing Since
- 2010
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Washington University School of Medicine
Internship
- Scripps Mercy Hospital
Residency
- University of Washington School of Medicine
Fellowship
- Massachusetts General Hospital
News & Research
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- Aetna PPO
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- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
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- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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