Dr. Jimmy Y. Chung, MD, FACS, CHCQM, is certified as a
Surgeon by the American Board of Surgery, and in
Health Care Quality and Management by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. Dr. Chung is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a founder of Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay and Vein Clinic of Monterey Bay.
Clinical Specialties include general, laparoscopic, thoracic, complex cancer surgery, and vascular surgery, including varicose vein treatment, with special emphasis on minimally invasive techniques for anti-reflux, gall bladder and breast surgery, endocrine surgery, and complex gastrointestinal cases.
Non-Clinical Specialties include Physician Leadership, Medical Staff Bylaws and Self-Governance, Physician Credentialing, Peer Review, Medical Records Review, Healthcare Legislation, Joint Commission Compliance, Organized Medicine, and Quality and Core Measures.
Professional Associations:- Diplomate, American Board of Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- California Medical Association, Board of Trustees
- Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- American Hernia Society
- American College of Phlebology
Pitfalls in Laparoscopic Surgery (Part 1)
Laparoscopic surgery has been around for decades, initially utilized for gynecologic surgery, then by general surgeons and others. Commonly known as "keyhole" surgery in the early days, laparoscopy gained early popularity among general surgeons for removing the gall bladder.
