Dr. Cristina H. Hung M.D.
Internist
126 Ledges Road Ridgefield CT, 6877About
Cristina H. Hung, MD, is an established internist with New Milford Hospital in Nee Milford, Connecticut, and Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut. She has 22 years of experience in the internal medicine arena and expertise in all facets of her work. Dr. Hung graduated from the Central University of Venezuela/Universidad Central de Venezuela in 1994 and then trained at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is an active member of the American Medical Association and the Society of Hospital Medicine.
Education and Training
Central University of Venezuela
Central University Of Venezuela, Luis Razetti School Of Medicine
Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina Luis Razetti 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Leadership
- Double nominated for Best Physician at New Milford Hospital
Treatments
- Pain
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Society of Hospital Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
- Perseverance, determination and God
Hobbies / Sports
- Cooking, casual walks, singing and music
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Get to know Internist Dr. Cristina H. Hung, who serves the population of Connecticut. Cristina H. Hung is a highly-trained and qualified internist with a vast expertise in all facets of her work. Dr. Hung has been in practice for more than 22 years and is currently serving patients within New Milford Hospital in New Milford, Connecticut, and Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut. Furthermore, she is also affiliated with Western Connecticut Health Network Danbury Hospital Campus and New Milford Hospital Campus. Dr. Cristina H. Hung’s career in medicine began in 1994 when she graduated with her Medical Degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela. Following her graduation, Dr. Hung subsequently completed her 3 year General Medicine training in her native Venezuela, followed by 5 years of practice mostly oriented towards Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine. She completed her residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, during which she was actively involved in a resident physicians advocacy group called CIR, becoming President of the group in her hospital and Vice President for the New York chapter nationwide. Her efforts were recognized by the hospital leadership at the time of her departure. Dr. Hung is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and has earned the coveted title of Fellow of the American College of Physicians. To keep up to date with the latest advances and developments in her field, Dr. Hung maintains a professional membership with the American Medical Association and the Society of Hospital Medicine. For her excellence, Dr. Hung has been double nominated for Best Physician at New Milford Hospital. She has been a dedicated Internal Medicine Hospitalist for the last 14 years, with experience in both acute (hospitals) and post acute care (rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities.) Dr. Hung attributes her successful career to her perseverance, unwavering determination, and her faith in God. When she is not assisting her patients, Dr. Hung enjoys cooking, taking casual walks, listening to music, and singing. Internal Medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists are skilled in the management of patients who have undifferentiated or multi-system disease processes. They care for hospitalized and ambulatory patients and may play a major role in education and research.
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