Peter V. Chin-Hong
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
Regents Of The University Of California
400 Parnassus Ave, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Peter Chin-Hong specializes in treating infectious diseases. He has a focus on infections that develop in immunosuppressed patients, such as recipients of organ and stem cell transplants, particularly HIV-positive recipients of organ transplants. In research, Chin-Hong studies human papillomavirus, Chagas disease, and viral and fungal infections in patients with suppressed immune systems. His findings have been published in numerous journals and books. Chin-Hong earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Brown University. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in infectious diseases at UCSF. In addition to patient care, Chin-Hong is associate director of the UCSF Clinical and Translational Science Institute's predoctoral research fellowship programs. He has received numerous prestigious teaching awards from UCSF. Chin-Hong is a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, American Society for Microbiology and American Society of Transplantation.

Dr. Chin-Hong is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coccidioidomycosis, Strongyloidiasis, Rhabditida Infections, and Secernentea Infections.

Dr. Chin-Hong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 71 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Anesthesiology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Med/Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease

Fellowships

UCSF Graduate Medical Education, Infectious Diseases

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143

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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Is Dr. Peter V. Chin-Hong a top-rated expert for Coccidioidomycosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter V. Chin-Hong is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coccidioidomycosis, 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. Peter V. Chin-Hong specialize in?

While Dr. Peter V. Chin-Hong is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Coccidioidomycosis, Strongyloidiasis, and Rhabditida Infections. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Peter V. Chin-Hong participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Peter V. Chin-Hong has published 71 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coccidioidomycosis. You can view a list of Dr. Peter V. Chin-Hong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Peter V. Chin-Hong accept my insurance?

Dr. Peter V. Chin-Hong accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-4029 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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