Dr. Crawford Chung M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3838 California St Suite 508 San Francisco CA, 94118About
Dr. Crawford Chung practices Pulmonology in San Francisco, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Chung manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Univ of Hong Kong, Fac of Med, Hong Kong 1971
The University of Hong Kong, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Lung Cancer
- Hepatitis B
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
Fellowships
- Barnes Hospital
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