Doreen Eleanor Chung, MD
Overview
Doreen Chung, M.D. specializes in male and female urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, female urology, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). She also has an interest in vaginal and minimally-invasive surgery for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, artificial urinary sphincters for post-prostatectomy male incontinence, and laser procedures for the treatment of BPH (including vaporization and enucleation techniques).
Dr. Chung has published numerous articles and book chapters on these topics and is actively involved in clinical research. Her current investigations focus on clinical outcomes, biological graft use in the treatment of pelvic prolapse, and the effect of diabetes on voiding and incontinence.
Dr. Chung completed her medical degree and residency at the University of Toronto. Following her residency, she completed fellowships in voiding dysfunction, incontinence, and female urology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Before joining Columbia, Dr. Chung was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at The University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Chung is board certified in Urology as well as in the subspecialty of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She is a member of the American Urological Association, the American Urogynecologic Society, the International Continence Society and the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Female Urology
- General Urology
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Urinary Disorders
- Voiding Dysfunction
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Urology at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Gender
- Female
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- NYP Employee Plan
- NY Signature
- POS
- Student Health
Affinity Health Plan
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
AgeWell
- Medicare Managed Care
- Special Needs
Amerigroup of New Jersey
- New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)
Amida Care
- Special Needs
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
Fidelis Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthfirst
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Railroad
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
MVP Health Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
Quality Health Management
- Quality Health Management
RiverSpring
- Special Needs
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
- PPO
VNSNY CHOICE
- SelectHealth
WellCare
- Medicare Managed Care
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, 2003 University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (Canada)
- Internship: University of Toronto Hospitals
- Residency: University of Toronto Hospitals
- Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Committees, Societies, Councils
American Urologic Association – Northeastern Section,
Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, & Urogenital Reconstruction International Continence Society
American Urogynecologic Society
Canadian Urological Association
Chicago Urological Society
Illinois State Urological Society
Board Certifications
- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
- Urology
Honors & Awards
1997 University of Toronto Biology Competition Scholarship
1998 Samuel Lunenfeld Research Scholarship
1996-1999 Reuben Wells Leonard Scholarship
1997-1999 Dr. James A. & Connie P. Dickson Scholarship in the Sciences
1997-1999 University of Toronto Scholar – Award for top 2% of Students
1999 Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Summer Research Scholarship
2000 Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Summer Research Scholarship
2003 MAA Rockefeller Evans International Health Elective Travel Grant
1999-2003 Honors Standing - Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
2004 University of Toronto Laparoscopic Skills Competition - 1st place winner
2009 Travel Award - Society for Female Urology & Urodynamics (SUFU)
Research
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov