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Dr. Philip Chung, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Philip Chung, MD

Dr. Philip Chung, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Torrance, CA. They specialize in Nephrology, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine and is affiliated with Cedars - Sinai Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro. Dr. Chung, completed a residency at Loma Linda Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Chung an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Chung works at Practice in Torrance, CA with other offices in Carson, CA and Inglewood, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Chung's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 215, Torrance, CA 90505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 379-2860
  2. 2
    Internal Medicine and Nephrology Med Group Inc.
    3291 Skypark Dr, Torrance, CA 90505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 325-4517
  3. 3
    Bma Carson Community Dialysis
    20710 Leapwood Ave Ste E, Carson, CA 90746 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 323-8997
  4. 4
    Airport Sunrise Dialysis
    11300 Hawthorne Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 680-0601

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Cedars - Sinai Medical Center
  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center
  • Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance
  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease

Treatment frequency



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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
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End-Stage Renal Disease
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Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Joint Pain
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
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Acute Kidney Infection
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Amyloidosis
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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Autoimmune Diseases
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
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Brain Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Constipation
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Electrolyte Disorders
Glomerulonephritis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypertension, Kidney Disease-Induced
Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Ureteral Stones
Vascular Disease
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
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    About Dr. Philip Chung, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1003881889
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cedars Sinai Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Loma Linda Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Harvard University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • MIT
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Philip Chung, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chung is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Chung has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chung has seen patients for Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chung on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Chung. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chung.

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