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Dr. Richard Chung, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Dr. Richard Chung, MD
3.8 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Chung, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Santa Barbara, CA.
Dr. Richard Chung, MD
3.8 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Chung, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Chung, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Chung graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. Richard Chung, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Chung currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Dr. Chung has experience treating conditions like Cervical Stenosis and Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chung received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Chung's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chung also speaks Spanish. Dr. Chung is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cervical Stenosis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Stenosis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Cervical Stenosis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Whiplash
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Disc Replacement
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • LocalPlus
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA

Locations

  1. 1 Neurological Surgery of Santa Barbara
    2410 Fletcher Ave Fl 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  2. 2 Neurological Surgery of Santa Barbara
    2410 Fletcher Ave Fl 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  3. 3 Sansum Clinic
    317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  4. 4 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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    Sunday
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chung
3.8
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 17, 2022
I had my surgery in January 2014 and had two ruptured disks 1-2 which Dr Chung said he hardly operates on. I had the surgery and it turned out excellent and I have been pain free for eight years. I highly recommend Dr Chung
Kathleen Ernst — Oct 17, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    2000
Internship
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Chung communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Chung offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Chung frequently treats the following conditions: Cervical Stenosis and Spinal Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Chung, MD is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Chung, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

    2050 Viborg Rd, Solvang, CA