Expertise in
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Dr. Lorinda S. Chung

Rheumatology
Palo Alto VA Medical Center
3801 Miranda Ave, 
Palo Alto, CA 
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Expertise in
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Palo Alto VA Medical Center
3801 Miranda Ave, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Lorinda Chung is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. Chung is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 180 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
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  • POS
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Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Plan of San Mateo
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Kaiser Permanente
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
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  • PPO
Sutter Health
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Palo Alto VA Medical Center
3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Other Locations
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305

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.

7 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2 Pilot Study Evaluating Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Symptomatic Raynaud's Phenomenon Secondary to Systemic Sclerosis
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2 Pilot Study Evaluating Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Symptomatic Raynaud's Phenomenon Secondary to Systemic Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Systemic Sclerosis Experiencing Symptomatic Digital Ischemic Episodes (AURORA Study)
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Systemic Sclerosis Experiencing Symptomatic Digital Ischemic Episodes (AURORA Study)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Iloprost
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Open-label Extension Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Belumosudil (KD025) in Subjects With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Open-label Extension Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Belumosudil (KD025) in Subjects With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Belumosudil (KD025)
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II Multicenter Trial of a Monoclonal Antibody to CD20 (Rituximab) for the Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (SSc-PAH)
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II Multicenter Trial of a Monoclonal Antibody to CD20 (Rituximab) for the Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (SSc-PAH)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 21, 2023
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Drug, Diagnostic test
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind (Sponsor Open), Placebo-controlled, Repeat-dose, Proof of Mechanism Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Explore Efficacy of GSK2330811 in Participants With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind (Sponsor Open), Placebo-controlled, Repeat-dose, Proof of Mechanism Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Explore Efficacy of GSK2330811 in Participants With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 24, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Lenabasum in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Lenabasum in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 29, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
Use of FLIP Topography to Evaluate Esophageal Symptoms in Patients With Scleroderma
Use of FLIP Topography to Evaluate Esophageal Symptoms in Patients With Scleroderma
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: January 20, 2021
Intervention Type: Device, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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183 Total Publications

Emerging drugs in phase 2/3 and selected phase 1/2 cellular-therapy trials: a glimpse into the future of systemic sclerosis treatment.
Emerging drugs in phase 2/3 and selected phase 1/2 cellular-therapy trials: a glimpse into the future of systemic sclerosis treatment.
Journal: Annals of the rheumatic diseases
Published: June 04, 2026
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What conditions does Dr. Lorinda S. Chung specialize in?

While Dr. Lorinda S. Chung is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Dermatomyositis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Lorinda S. Chung participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lorinda S. Chung has published 183 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scleroderma. You can view a list of Dr. Lorinda S. Chung's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Lorinda S. Chung accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-6961 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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