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Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD

(125 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Brown University, Alpert Medical School (2015)

208 Mill Road 2nd Floor
Fairhaven, MA 02719

(508) 973-2661

Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD is a gastroenterologist in Fairhaven, MA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD is affiliated with Southcoast Health and SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Southcoast Health

208 Mill Road 2nd Floor
Fairhaven, MA 02719

(508) 973-2661

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In The News

“Doctor visits dropped during lockdown while consultations for alcohol-related gastrointestinal issues and liver disease soared according to Dr. Waihong Chung, lead researcher of the study and...”—"Study: Alcohol use may be behind pandemic s impact on gastrointestinal, liver diseases", Washington Top News, May 2021

“In addition to effects on physical health due to delayed or limited healthcare access mandated by infection-control restrictions, many people experienced negative psychosocial impacts such as...”—"Pandemic Drinking Took Swift Toll on the Gut, Liver", MedPage Today, May 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection

endoscopic mucosal resection

In 2023, Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD had a list price for colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection, and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

ERCP

ERCP with stone removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic ERCP

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD performed more colonoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic EGD without biopsy, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, ERCP (biliary and pancreatic endoscopy), ERCP with stone removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic ERCP, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fairhaven, MA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	268
doctor visit	184
esophageal dilation	19
gastrointestinal procedures	387
hospital care	424
inpatient care	424
minimally invasive procedures	387
preventive care	65
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	268

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	60
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fairhaven, MA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	287
doctor visit	222
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	420
hospital care	420
inpatient care	420
minimally invasive procedures	420
preventive care	66
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	299

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	58
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2022 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fairhaven, MA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	277
doctor visit	203
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	403
hospital care	422
inpatient care	422
minimally invasive procedures	403
preventive care	65
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	283

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2022 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	473
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	60
Other	32

**Age**
75 to 84	171
85 and over	59
Less than 65	135
65 to 74	224

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD From 2022 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	20
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School in 2015. He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Brown University, Alpert Medical School (2015)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Southcoast Health

SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 125 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fairhaven, MA.

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Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Waihong Chung, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,188 SPYGLASS $352	X-Tack Endoscopic HeliX Tacking System $123	EXALT $110	GENERAL - THERAPIES $90	EXALT Model D $71	Other $443
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$992 ScopeGuide $992
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$402 Epclusa $227	Livdelzi $125	$50
AbbVie Inc.	$320 LINZESS $187	Rinvoq $127	Creon $6
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$279 STELARA $279
Other	$1,079 VOQUEZNA $204	XIFAXAN $125	Ocaliva $119	VELSIPITY $118	REZDIFFRA $115	Other $398

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,820
Travel and Lodging	$1,442

Biography

Dr. Waihong Chung's medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. He is professionally affiliated with Southcoast Health. He attended medical school at Brown University, Alpert Medical School. Dr. Chung's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5).