Dr. Richard Chung graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2005 before completing a residency in Internal Medicine / Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center from 2005 to 2009. He then completed a fellowship in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Children's Hospital Boston from 2009 to 2011.
Dr. Chung has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Adolescent Medicine, Child Psychiatry and Internal Medicine. Learn more.
Dr. Chung works with one doctor, Dr. Joseph Jackson.
Nearly all teenagers are faced with a range of challenges and issues during their formative adolescent years. As a result, the care of an adolescent medicine specialist like Dr. Chung can help to ensure patients are growing and maturing into healthy young adults. Dr. Chung serves as a primary care provider for teenage patients, acting as a point of first contact when they require medical assistance.
Child psychiatry is a specialized field of medicine that offers care for the mental well-being of children and teenagers up until the time of adulthood. The specific psychological needs of children may require specialized treatment plans that incorporate medication management and the inclusion of parents and other family members who are an active presence in the child's life.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Chung specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Chung can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with skin conditions may be referred to a dermatologist for further diagnostic tests or treatment plans.
Yale School of Medicine
MD • 2005
Duke University Medical Center
Residency in Internal Medicine / Pediatrics
• 2005 - 2009
Children's Hospital Boston
Fellowship in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
• 2009 - 2011