Jong Hee Chung, M.D.
Specialties
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Department
Title
- Associate Professor
Reviews
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
2279 45th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
Driving Directions
Primary Phone:
800-362-5566
916-734-5959
Additional Phone Numbers
Clinic Fax: 916-734-0980
Clinic Referral Phone: 916-703-5210
Physician Referrals: 800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284)
Clinical Interests
Dr. Chung specializes in the treatment of children with cancers and blood disorders, with a particular focus on hemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Chungs research interests are focused on improvements in supportive care and quality of life for children with hemoglobinopathies.
Division
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Center/Program Affiliation
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
UC Davis Children's Hospital
Education
M.D., New York University, New York, New York, 2005
B.A., St. John's University, annapolis, MD, 1997
Residency
Harbor-UCLA, Torrance, CA, 2008
Harbor-UCLA (Chief Resident), Torrance, CA, 2009
Fellowships
Children�s Hospital and Research Center Oakland, Oakland, CA, 2012
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics, 2008
American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology,
Professional Memberships
American Society of Hematology
American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Children�s Oncology Group
Select Recent Publications
Chung J and Fung E. Nutrition for patients with Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia. In: Greer F and Kleinman R, eds. Yellow Book: Pediatric Nutrition (7th ed): American Academy of Pediatrics; 2013