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Dr. Philip Chung, MD

Nephrology* Age 54
Dr. Philip Chung, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Philip Chung, MD is a Nephrologist in Torrance, CA.
Dr. Philip Chung, MD
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Dr. Philip Chung, MD

Nephrology* Age 54
Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Philip Chung, MD is a Nephrologist in Torrance, CA.

About

Dr. Chung graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Loma Linda Medical Center.Dr. Philip Chung, MD is a Nephrologist in Torrance, CA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Chung currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro. Dr. Chung has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Nephritis and Nephropathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chung received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Chung's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chung is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Proteinuria
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Gout
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Fever
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Hypercalcemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Joint Pain
Kidney Stones
Nausea
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Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amyloidosis
Anemia
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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Autoimmune Diseases
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Constipation
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Electrolyte Disorders
Foot Infection
Glomerulonephritis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypertension, Kidney Disease-Induced
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Incontinence
Vascular Disease
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Renal

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Medicare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Health Net
    Tricare
    Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Blue Shield of California
  • HealthCare Partners
  • AvMed
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Health Net of California
  • Cigna
  • CareMore Health Plans
  • Medi-Cal
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 215, Torrance, CA 90505
  2. 2 Internal Medicine and Nephrology Med Group Inc.
    3291 Skypark Dr, Torrance, CA 90505
  3. 3 Bma Carson Community Dialysis
    20710 Leapwood Ave Ste E, Carson, CA 90746
  4. 4 Airport Sunrise Dialysis
    11300 Hawthorne Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90304
  5. 5 Torrance Emerald Dialysis
    20821 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

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Sep 10, 2022
I've seen him once, and he's very good at explaining everything that you need to know. He does talk very quickly so you have to pay attention! I definitely recommend him.
Janet Blaschke — Sep 10, 2022
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Harvard University
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loma Linda Medical Center
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Philip Chung, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chung's profile.

Dr. Chung frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Nephritis and Nephropathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Philip Chung, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro.

Yes, Dr. Philip Chung, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

    1300 W 7th St, San Pedro, CA