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Dr. Richard Chung, MD

Dr. Richard Chung, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Chung, MD is a neurosurgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

2410 Fletcher Ave Fl 3 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(805) 569-7820

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Chung is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Chung is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chung specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Chung's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chung

3.8

22 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathleen Ernst – Oct 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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christopher – Oct 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
J. Raimondi – Nov 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Payton in Santa Barbara, CA – Oct 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Santa Barbara, CA – Aug 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Los Angeles, CA – Feb 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Joseph in Santa Barbara, CA – Dec 22, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Chung, MD is a neurosurgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2000

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Chung is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Neurological Surgery of Santa Barbara2410 Fletcher Ave Fl 3 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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    Practice

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital400 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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    • Hours
      • Mon: closed
      • Tue: closed
      • Wed: closed
      • Thu: closed
      • Fri: closed
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      • Sun: closed
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

      400 W Pueblo St
      Santa Barbara, CA 93105
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      21% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

      351 S Patterson Ave
      Santa Barbara, CA 93111
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      13% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

      2050 Viborg Rd
      Solvang, CA 93463

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      95%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      13% higher than the national average

      93%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      12% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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