Dr. Sharon A. Chung
Overview
Dr. Sharon Chung, a rheumatologist, is director of the UCSF Vasculitis Clinic. She specializes in autoimmune diseases, particularly systemic vasculitides, a group of rare autoimmune disorders that affect multiple organ systems and involve blood vessel inflammation. In her research, Chung studies genetic factors associated with the development and progression of vasculitis and other autoimmune diseases. Chung earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. She completed a fellowship in rheumatology and earned a master of advanced study degree in clinical research at UCSF. Before coming to work at UCSF, Chung gained expertise caring for patients at the Center for Vasculitis Care and Research at Cleveland Clinic. Chung received the American College of Rheumatology’s Distinguished Fellow Award in 2007.
Dr. Chung is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome).
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- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1, San Francisco, CA 94143
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sharon A. Chung
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sharon A. Chung?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sharon A. Chung by calling their office at 415-353-2497. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sharon A. Chung a top-rated expert for Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sharon A. Chung is classified as an Distinguished expert for Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, 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. Sharon A. Chung specialize in?
While Dr. Sharon A. Chung is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Takayasu Arteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Sharon A. Chung accept my insurance?
Dr. Sharon A. Chung accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2497 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
- Distinguished
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Chung isDistinguished. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Chung isDistinguished. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- Advanced
- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Chung isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Chung isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Microscopic PolyangiitisDr. Chung isAdvanced. Learn about Microscopic Polyangiitis.
- Polyarteritis NodosaDr. Chung isAdvanced. Learn about Polyarteritis Nodosa.
- Takayasu ArteritisDr. Chung isAdvanced. Learn about Takayasu Arteritis.
- Experienced
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- CryoglobulinemiaDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Cryoglobulinemia.
- Familial Mixed CryoglobulinemiaDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia.
- Henoch-Schonlein PurpuraDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Henoch-Schonlein Purpura.
- Lymphocytic VasculitisDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Vasculitis.
- Multiple MononeuropathyDr. Chung isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Mononeuropathy.