Sung Chun MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
795 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA, 94301About
Dr. Sung Chun is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Chun performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Problems
- Heart Disease
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member American Heart Association, Heart Rhythm Society and American College of Cardiology
Fellowships
- Cardiology and electrophysiology 1993
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