Dr. Joyce W. Chung M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
10670 WEXFORD ST SAN DIEGO CA, 92131About
Dr. Joyce Chung practices Endocrinology in San Diego, CA. Dr. Chung specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Chung examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Hong Kong, Fac of Med, Hong Kong 1986
The Chinese University of Hong Kong / Faculty of Medicine 1986
The University of Hong Kong, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Osteoporosis, Thyroid Problems
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