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Dr. Taehyun Chung, MD

Dr. Taehyun Chung, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Taehyun Chung, MD is a colorectal surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities CPMC Van Ness Campus and CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

3838 California St Rm 616 San Francisco, CA 94118

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(415) 668-0416

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Chung specializes in the areas of General Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Chung's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chung

3.6
7 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
57%
57%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
14%
14%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
29%
29%

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Not sure I would recommend
Dr Chung’s bedside manner isn’t the best but I was more concerned with whether his skills as a surgeon were good. I had a hernia repair and asked whether he would use mesh or not and he said he wouldn’t know until the surgery. He wasn’t able to tell me how the surgery went when I woke up. He didn’t use mesh and I never seemed to feel 100%; now 3 years later I have another hernia in the same place. So I’m not sure I would recommend him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Dec 04, 2024
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Dr Chung has been so caring through out my treatment. Dr Chung is very professional with excellent bedside manners. His office staff is also top notch at the Mission Bernal Heights campus. Anytime I have questions or concerns both Dr Chung and is office staff were there for me. Because of his caring nature and highly skilled hands I can just focus on healing. Thank you so much Dr Chug.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Amnath – Nov 22, 2019
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Dr. Chung essentially saved my life; after other doctors had been unable to make the correct diagnosis or provide treatment, he did so quickly and accurately. I would highly recommend his care and services to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Neil Nathan in Ft Bragg, CA – Nov 22, 2017
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Dr. Chung was more concerned with how tired he was after a day of doing surgery, and how quickly he could discharge my son from his service, rather than the fact that he was in severe and debilitating pain. I can't vouch for his skills in the operating room, but I can say that his bedside manner is awful. He is gruff and uninterested in his patients.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
San Francisco – Sep 29, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

My goal is to deliver the best possible care supported the best research. Seeing a surgeon can be frightening. People should be treated not just as patients or diseases, but should leave the office feeling their doctor is their partner and strongest...read more

  • Colorectal Surgery

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Barnes/wash University

    Internship Hospital, 1999

  • Washington University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1999

  • University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998

  • Stanford

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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General Surgery†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Unavail3838 California St Rm 616 San Francisco, CA 94118
1
Office1100 Van Ness Ave Ste 1040 San Francisco, CA 94109
2
Office1580 Valencia St Ste 607 San Francisco, CA 94110
3

Practice

North East Medical Services1520 Stockton St San Francisco, CA 94133
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute

    3555 Cesar Chavez
    San Francisco, CA 94110
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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