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Dr. Taehyun Chung, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Taehyun Chung, MD
3.7 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Taehyun Chung, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Taehyun Chung, MD
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Dr. Taehyun Chung, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 52
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Taehyun Chung, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Taehyun Chung, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has 26 years experience. They graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus, CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute and California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus. Dr. Chung has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chung received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Chung also speaks Chinese and Korean. Dr. Chung is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Bone Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Pelvic Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Wound Repair
Acute Appendicitis
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticular Diseases
Diverticulitis
Empyema
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Fecal Incontinence
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal-Colon Bleeding
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Small Intestine Disorders
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tonsillitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Cauterization
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Surgical Treatment for Constipation
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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    CaliforniaCare HMO
  • Select PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Large Group HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • PacifiCare
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 San Francisco Surgical Medial Group
    3838 California St Rm 616, San Francisco, CA 94118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 668-0416
  2. 2 Office
    1100 Van Ness Ave Ste 1040, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 923-3020
  3. 3 Office
    1580 Valencia St Ste 607, San Francisco, CA 94110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 213-7971
  4. 4 North East Medical Services-Stockton
    1520 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 391-9686

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Patient Reviews
Nov 22, 2019
Dr Chung has been so caring through out my treatment. Dr Chung is very professional with excellent bedside manners. His office staff is also top notch at the Mission Bernal Heights campus. Anytime I have questions or concerns both Dr Chung and is office staff were there for me. Because of his caring nature and highly skilled hands I can just focus on healing. Thank you so much Dr Chug.
Amnath — Nov 22, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Korean
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Barnes/Wash University
    1999
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Taehyun Chung, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chung's profile.

Dr. Chung frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Taehyun Chung, MD is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus, CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute and California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus.

Yes, Dr. Taehyun Chung, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute

    3555 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA

  • California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus

    Castro And Duboce Sts, San Francisco, CA