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Dr. Jimmy Ching, MD

(237 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Pediatrics (Child & Adolescent Medicine)

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

Professional interests include: attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), anxiety, hospital care, and more.

303 Catlin Street Lower Level
Buffalo, MN 55313

(763) 682-5225

Dr. Jimmy Ching, MD is an internist in Buffalo, MN specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine). He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Jimmy Ching, MD is affiliated with Allina Health and Buffalo Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

303 Catlin Street Lower Level
Buffalo, MN 55313

Some issues Dr. Jimmy Ching, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

blood draw	393
diabetes management	66
doctor visit	506
hospital care	35
inpatient care	25
lab tests	341
outpatient care	10
preventive care	124
vaccines	60

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	134

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	37
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

blood draw	417
diabetes management	74
doctor visit	488
hospital care	31
inpatient care	16
lab tests	360
outpatient care	15
preventive care	111
vaccines	39

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	109

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	36
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

blood draw	252
diabetes management	58
doctor visit	394
lab tests	220
preventive care	107
vaccines	51

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	56
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

blood draw	145
diabetes management	60
doctor visit	382
lab tests	242
preventive care	121
vaccines	63

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	85

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	21
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

blood draw	236
diabetes management	74
doctor visit	416
lab tests	202
preventive care	118
vaccines	46

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	88

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	21
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

blood draw	251
diabetes management	58
doctor visit	247
lab tests	32
preventive care	67
vaccines	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	26
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

blood draw	325
diabetes management	74
doctor visit	242
lab tests	658
preventive care	173
thyroid function tests	55
vaccines	18

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	38
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

blood draw	251
diabetes management	66
doctor visit	215
lab tests	652
preventive care	140
thyroid function tests	57

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	19
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

blood draw	634
diabetes management	148
doctor visit	498
lab tests	1464
preventive care	340
thyroid function tests	131

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jimmy Ching, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jimmy Ching, MD treated as an internist in Buffalo, MN were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

blood draw	322
diabetes management	75
doctor visit	376
hospital care	33
inpatient care	20
lab tests	481
outpatient care	12
preventive care	152
thyroid function tests	81
vaccines	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jimmy Ching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	85
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	51
85 and over	25
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jimmy Ching, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jimmy Ching, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	10
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Jimmy Ching, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Internal medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal medicine

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jimmy Ching, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allina Health

Buffalo Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jimmy Ching, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 237 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jimmy Ching, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Buffalo, MN.

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Biography

Dr. Jimmy Ching's clinical interests include depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and psychiatry. He is professionally affiliated with Buffalo Hospital and Allina Health. He graduated from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Ching trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota for residency.

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