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Dr. Gakyung Chung M.D.
Surgeon
200 15th Ave E Seattle WA, 98112About
Dr. Gakyung Chung is a general surgeon practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Chung specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Chung provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Harvard Medical School 1991
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Practice At 200 15th Ave E
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Maria Carolina Salcedo-wasicek MD201 16TH AVE E SEATTLE WA 98112
- Dr. Paul E. Gott M.D.201 16th Ave E Seattle WA 98112
- Dr. Thomas K Whang M.D.310 15th Ave E Seattle WA 98112
- Dr. Eric J. Froines M.D.310 15th Ave E Seattle WA 98112
- Dr. Stephen B Olsen M.D.200 15th Ave E Seattle WA 98112
- Dr. Jason Jer jai Chang MD125 16TH AVE E SEATTLE WA 98112
Nearest Hospitals
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTERl
925 SENECA ST SEATTLE WA 98101SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER / CHERRY HILLl
500 17TH AVENUE SEATTLE WA 98122SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTERl
747 BROADWAY SEATTLE WA 98122