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Dr. Heiwon Chung, MD
Overview of Dr. Heiwon Chung, MD
Dr. Heiwon Chung, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Allentown, PA. They graduated from Universidade Federal De Sao Paulo and is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street. Dr. Chung, completed a residency at Abington Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Chung an average 4.5 star rating.
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Dr. Chung's Office Locations
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Lehigh Valley Hospital1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 410, Allentown, PA 18103 Directions (610) 402-5200
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- Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
- Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
- Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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About Dr. Heiwon Chung, MD
Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Languages Spoken
- English, Korean
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1033205232
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Nassau Co Medical Center
Fellowship
Residency
- Abington Hospital
Residency
Medical Education
- Universidade Federal De Sao Paulo
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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Dr. Chung speaks Korean.
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