Overview
Melody Chung is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Dr. Chung is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Myositis, and Dermatomyositis.
Dr. Chung is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
655 Watkins Mill Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Julie Paik completed her medical school training at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. She then completed her residency and chief residency at UCLA-Cedars-Sinai/VA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. She completed rheumatology fellowship at Johns Hopkins and joined the faculty in 2013. She currently sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center and Scleroderma Center. Her research interests are in myositis and scleroderma or overlap myositis. She also has a special interest in novel therapeutics in refractory dermatomyositis. This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida. Dr. Paik is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Scleroderma. Dr. Paik is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Paik is currently accepting new patients.
Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center
Dean Metcalfe is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Metcalfe is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Hereditary Alpha-Tryptasemia. Dr. Metcalfe is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Philip Seo is an Associate Professor in the Division of Rheumatology. A graduate of Harvard College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, Dr. Seo completed his Internal Medicine training as a member of the Osler Medical Service at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Since then, he has worked at Johns Hopkins in several capacities, including as a hospitalist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and as an Assistant Chief of Service of the Department of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, before joining the Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Seo is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center and Director of the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Fellowship Program. His clinical interests lie in the assessment and treatment of patients with systemic vasculitis, in particular, the ANCA-associated vasculitides, which include granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Dr. Seo is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Seo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Seo is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melody P. Chung
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melody P. Chung?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melody P. Chung by calling their office at 800-777-7904. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melody P. Chung a top-rated expert for Scleroderma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melody P. Chung is classified as an Advanced expert for Scleroderma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Melody P. Chung specialize in?
While Dr. Melody P. Chung is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Myositis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Melody P. Chung participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melody P. Chung has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scleroderma. You can view a list of Dr. Melody P. Chung's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melody P. Chung accept my insurance?
Dr. Melody P. Chung accepts most major insurance plans, including CareFirst and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-777-7904 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- SclerodermaDr. Chung isAdvanced. Learn about Scleroderma.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Chung isAdvanced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Experienced
- DermatomyositisDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- GoutDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Juvenile DermatomyositisDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Dermatomyositis.
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)Dr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).
- Localized SclerodermaDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Localized Scleroderma.
- MASS PhenotypeDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about MASS Phenotype.
- Mixed Connective Tissue DiseaseDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.
- MyositisDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Myositis.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- PolymyositisDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Polymyositis.
- PsoriasisDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Raynaud PhenomenonDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Raynaud Phenomenon.
- Reactive ArthritisDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Reactive Arthritis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- SarcoidosisDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- ScleromaDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Scleroma.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Takayasu ArteritisDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Takayasu Arteritis.
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)

