Dr. Richard Joonoh Chung M.D.
Pediatrician
Duke University Medical Ctr Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Richard Chung is a pediatrician practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Chung is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Chung diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Chung can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Adolescent Medicine
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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