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Dr. Richard Chung, MD

Neurosurgery*•Male•Age 58

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Richard Chung, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Lompoc Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Richard Chung, MD

Practice

2410 Fletcher Ave Fl 3 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Telehealth services available

Make an Appointment

(805) 682-1912
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

(805) 682-1912

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Chung is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Chung is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

  • Trustworthy
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  • Offers Telehealth
    This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Chung's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chung

4.0

21 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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christopher – Oct 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jan 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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J. Raimondi – Nov 29, 2019
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Apr 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Payton in Santa Barbara, CA – Oct 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Santa Barbara, CA – Aug 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Los Angeles, CA – Feb 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph in Santa Barbara, CA – Dec 22, 2015
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About Me

Biography

Dr. Richard Chung, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD...Read more

Specialties*

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Massachusetts General Hospital

Internship Hospital, 2000

HARVARD Medical School

Medical School, 1994

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Common Questions and Answers

    Please call the office to learn more. (805) 682-1912

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    Can I use my insurance at Dr. Richard Chung, MD?

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    Does Dr. Richard Chung, MD accept new patients?

    New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Chung, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chung's profile.

    What is Dr. Richard Chung, MD's office address?

    Dr. Chung's office is located at 2410 Fletcher Ave Fl 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Richard Chung, MD speak?

    Dr. Richard Chung, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Neurological Surgery of Santa Barbara2410 Fletcher Ave Fl 3 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1

    Practice

    Sansum Clinic317 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    22% higher than the national average

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    Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave
    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

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    Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

    2050 Viborg Rd
    Solvang, CA 93463

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    95%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    13% higher than the national average

    93%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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