Dr. Jonathan H. Chung, MD is a cardiothoracic radiologist who specialized in chronic and diffuse lung diseases and is currently Division Chief of Cardiothoracic Imaging at University of California San Diego. Dr. Chung is an expert 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. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles that appeared in highly respected scientific journals, as well as publishing seven books that focus on chest diagnostics.
Dr. Chung also has interest in quality. His 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.
