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Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD

(124 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Seoul National University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: thyroid cancer, clinical trials, merkel cell carcinoma, and more.

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 724-2694

Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD is a medical oncologist in Newton, MA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, NEWTON-WELLESLEY MEDICAL GROUP, INC and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462

Address:

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

Some issues Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News

“"In this review, for patients with solid tumors, we discuss the critical need to generate CD8 T cell penetration into the tumor microenvironment," said lead author Jong Chul Park, MD, Medical...”—"SQZ Biotechnologies and Collaborators Publish Technology Review on SQZ(r) APCs and Effective CD8 T Cell Activation", Associated Press News, July 2022

hospital care	29
inpatient care	30

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	12
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	68
inpatient care	47
outpatient care	21

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	62
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	32
Cancer	18

doctor visit	138
hospital care	115
inpatient care	116
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	24
Dementia	23
Cancer	38

doctor visit	322
hospital care	95
inpatient care	96
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	29

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	25
Dementia	16
Cancer	32

doctor visit	345
hospital care	140
inpatient care	141
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	25
Dementia	18
Cancer	31

doctor visit	307
hospital care	77
inpatient care	78

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	26
Dementia	18
Cancer	29

doctor visit	563
hospital care	106
inpatient care	107

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Newton, MA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

doctor visit	335
hospital care	90
inpatient care	87
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
outpatient care	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD.

**Gender**
Female	27
Male	42

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	46
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	5
75 to 84	21
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	32

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Seoul National University College of Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

NEWTON-WELLESLEY MEDICAL GROUP, INC

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Aetna, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

Aetna

Tufts Health Plan

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

WellSense NH

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 124 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Newton, MA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$6,352 KEYTRUDA $2,352	$4,000
Coherus Biosciences Inc.	$4,241 Udenyca $191	$4,050
Merck KGaA	$1,380 $1,380
Pfizer Inc.	$692 Non-Covered Product $692
EMD Serono, Inc.	$221 $221
Other	$290 ALIYA SYSTEM $136	PROVENGE $29	$125

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$8,080
Travel and Lodging	$2,320
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,350
Food and Beverage	$1,079
Education	$346

Research Payments

Dr. Jong Chul Park, MD has received 131 research payments totaling $2,260,857.

Biography

Dr. Jong Chul Park is a medical specialist in adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. His areas of clinical interest consist of thyroid cancer, head and neck cancer, and tumor. Patients gave Dr. Park an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Viant. He attended medical school at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is conversant in Korean. Dr. Park is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital.