LLUSM NEWS: New Department Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Chung, who joined the School of Medicine faculty in 2019, is an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery and recently served as vice chair of the department of cardiothoracic surgery.
He is leading a team of cardiothoracic surgeons and is working with multidisciplinary teams to continue to grow and advance cardiothoracic services across the Loma Linda University Health system.

“Dr. Chung is a highly skilled surgeon, and we are confident that his talents and leadership will serve our faculty, residents, students, and patients with excellence,” said TAMARA L. THOMAS ’87, dean of Loma Linda University School of Medicine.

He succeeds ANEES J. RAZZOUK ’82, who served as chair of the department since 2007.