Dr. Yung-hao Howard Pung M.D., Allergist and Immunologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Yung-hao Howard Pung M.D.

Allergist and Immunologist

4/5(22)
19785 Crystal Rock Drive Suite 310 Germantown MD, 20874
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4/5

About

Dr. Yung-Hao Howard Pung practices Allergy, Asthma and Immunology care in Rockville, MD. Dr. Pung has years of clinical experience in allergy/immunology issues and has become an expert in food allergy , eczema, rhinosinusitis and asthma. Dr. Pung is also an educator as Professor of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Georgetown University Medical Center where he provides lectures and training for young physicians. He has authored many publications, including a chapter on allergic diseases and asthma for a medical textbook.

Education and Training

The Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene & Public Health MPH 1987

National Taiwan University Medical College MD 1984

National Taiwan University, Taipei, China MD

National Taiwan University College of Medicine 1984

Board Certification

American Board of Allergy and Immunology

American Board of Pediatrics

Provider Details

Male Mandarin Chinese, English 33 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Eczema, Food Allergy, Chronic Sinusitis, Chronic cough, Hives.

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Director, Division of Allergy & Immunology Georgetown University Medical Center 1996 - 2011

Awards

  • Top Doctors 2016 Washingtonian 
  • Best Doctors 2016 Washington CheckBooks 
  • America's Top Physicians 2014 Consumers' Research Council of America 
  •  2011 Washington, DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia Super Doctors 

Treatments

  • Asthma
  • Allergies
  • Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
  • Allergic Reaction
  • Hives (urticaria)
  • Conjunctivitis

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology  
  • American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology  

Fellowships

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital    1990
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital    1992

Dr. Yung-hao Howard Pung M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 11119 Rockville Pike Suite 406

11119 Rockville Pike Suite 406 -
Rockville, MD 20852
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Fax: 301-770-5870

19785 Crystal Rock Drive Suite 310 -
Germantown, MD 20874
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Patient Experience with Dr. Pung


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Dr. Yung-hao Howard Pung M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 22 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Allergist and Immunologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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