Peter K Chung
Pediatrician
230 Washington Heights Medical Center Westminster MD, 21157About
Dr. Peter Chung is a pediatrician practicing in Westminster, MD. 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.
Education and Training
St George',s University MD
St. George's University School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Strep Throat
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