Jin W. Chung, MD, PhD
Conditions
- Heart Failure
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease
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- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Aortic Disease
- End-stage Lung Disease
Procedures Performed
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Lung Transplant Program
- Heart Failure and Transplantation
- Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
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- Lung Transplantation
- Implantation of Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
- Implantation of Impella 5.5
- ECMO Cannulation and Management
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Valve Repair and Replacement (aortic, mitral, tricuspid)
- Aortic Surgery, including Aneurysm Repair
- Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)
About
Dr. Jin Chung is a cardiothoracic surgeon at the UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute specializing in advanced heart and lung disease, with expertise in heart and lung transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and complex cardiac and aortic surgery.
Passionate about the life-changing impact of cardiac surgery, Dr. Chung strives to provide innovative care that improves both longevity and quality of life for his patients. He is also dedicated to ensuring his patients feel informed, supported and confident in their care.
His role at UK HealthCare involves not only performing highly complex surgeries but also collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advance treatment options in cardiovascular medicine.
Dr. Chung earned his medical degree from Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea. He then completed advanced fellowship training in cardiac surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Before joining UK HealthCare, he served as a clinical assistant professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
Faculty Rank
- Assistant Professor of Surgery
Training & Education
Degree
Residency
Fellowship
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