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Dr. Hack R. Chung MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
7170 Lafayette Avenue Fort Washington Pennsylvania, 19034About
Dr. Hack Chung is a psychiatrist practicing in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chung is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Chung diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Chung may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Chung treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Severance Medical College of Yonsei
Yonsei Univ, Coll of Med, Sudai-Moon-ku, Seoul, So Korea 1965
Board Certification
Psychiatry
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- University of Pennsylvania, Clinical Assistant Professor -
Internships
- Mercy Hospital, Philadelphia General Hospital
Fellowships
- Philadelphia Psychiatric Center
Professional Society Memberships
- Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society, Pennsylvania Medical School
What do you attribute your success to?
- Experience in the Field
Areas of research
- Psych Pharmacology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Muhammad Shamsi M.D.220 Commerce Dr Fort Washington PA 19034
- Sajeeb Adhikary M.D.7170 Lafayette Ave Fort Washington PA 19034
- Dr. Daniela A Krausz MD7170 LAFAYETTE AVE FORT WASHINGTON PA 19034
- Dr. Martha Murry MD7170 Lafayette Avenue Fort Washington PA 19034
- Dr. George Lasota MD7170 Lafayette St Fort Washington PA 19034
- Dr. Randi Lynn Mittleman M.D.7237 Hollywood Rd Fort Washington PA 19034
Nearest Hospitals
CHESTNUT HILL HOSPITALl
8835 GERMANTOWN AVE PHILADELPHIA PA 19118ABINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
1200 OLD YORK ROAD ABINGTON PA 19001