Jonathan H. Chung, MD, analyzes and interprets chest radiographs and CT scans for thoracic diseases. Dr. Chung has expertise in interstitial lung disease, occupational lung disease, nontuberculous mycobacterial pneumonia, and large and small airway diseases.

Through his research, Dr. Chung is studying how imaging can play a more significant role in patient care for those with chronic lung diseases, specifically interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, occupational lung disease and nontuberculous mycobacterial pneumonia. He has authored over 160 peer-reviewed articles that appeared in highly respected scientific journals, as well as publishing five books that focus on chest diagnostics.

Dr. Chung’s quality work has mainly leveraged the synergy of technology and quality improvement to enhance patient safety, optimize radiologist workflows, support ease of practice, and augment diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.

In addition to his clinical work and research efforts, Dr. Chung also dedicates himself to educating medical students, residents and fellows, performing numerous one-on-one teaching sessions and mentoring younger physicians. His devotion to education has been recognized several times, including when he received the Radiological Society of North America Honored Educator Award in 2013 and the Marc Tetalman Award in 2016.