Samantha S. Chung
Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture

Overview

Samantha Chung, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterology physician. Dr. Chung isn’t focused solely on treating symptoms, but rather treating individuals. She firmly believes health is not just defined by a list of diagnoses, but by a unique combination of life story and experiences. Dr. Chung enjoys taking the time to listen, to understand each patient’s journey, and to tailor a health care plan that aligns with each patient’s digestive goals and values. To better assist in achieving such goals, Dr. Chung approaches patient care as a collaborative effort between herself, the patient and their health care team. Patients will be able to achieve the best outcomes, make informed decisions and be provided with the comprehensive care they deserve through this teamwork. Through empathetic listening and compassionate care, Dr. Chung looks forward to embarking on a journey towards better digestive health with her patients.Dr. Chung is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Wayne State University School Of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston, TX
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in WA
Board Certifications
Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston, TX
Hospital Affiliations
Highline Medical Center
St Francis Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Korean
Gender
Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Lifewise

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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
University of Michigan Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Franciscan Digestive Care Associates at St. Francis
34503 9th Ave S, Suite 130, Federal Way, WA 98003

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Chung has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Areas of Expertise

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