Mass General study demonstrates that kidneys infected with hepatitis C can be safely transplanted into healthy recipients
Mass General study demonstrates that kidneys infected with hepatitis C can be safely transplanted into healthy recipients.
About Raymond Chung, MD
Raymond Chung, MD, is Director of Hepatology and the Liver Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, Vice Chief of Gastroenterology, and Kevin and Polly Maroni MGH Research Scholar. He is also Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. In 2021, he served as President of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Dr. Chung completed his B.A. at Harvard College and his MD from Yale University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins and a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Chung has been internationally recognized for his fundamental and translational research in viral hepatitis, particularly in HCV and HBV infection. His laboratory has elucidated the basis for the observed accelerated liver disease pathogenesis in persons with HIV. He has also led important work defining biomarkers and gene signatures for persons at high risk for liver disease progression and liver cancer, and designed therapeutic studies to prevent this progression.
Departments, Centers, & Programs:
Clinical Interests:
- Autoimmune hepatitis, Autoimmune liver disease
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
- Liver cancer
- Liver disease / Hepatology
- Liver transplant
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Treats:
- Adult
Languages:
- French
Locations
Mass General Gastroenterology
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2426
Medical Education
- MD, Yale University School of Medicine
- Residency, Johns Hopkins Hospital***
- Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
American Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Transplant Hepatology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid NY
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
This was my first appointment with this care provider after the pandemic; this provider was my GI doctor before the pandemic. Same as before, Dr. Chung and his team are superb. They have lots of patience listen to my problems and answer my questions.
Excellent explanation of medical condition and treatment plan. Left with good understanding.
He is the best
Dr. Chung always takes the time to listen to any questions that I or my wife may have relative to our condition. His answers are always clear and concise. He's efficient in time that he spends with us and yet never rushes us out the door. We have been seeing him for many years and find him at the top of the scale in regards to all the doctors that ... Read More
I have been seeing Dr. Chung for quite some time now and always have a pleasant experience.
Dr. R.T. Chung is a great medical expert especially in the field of hepatology. It is my privilege to work with him.
Dr. Chung, as always, is thorough and thoughtful during my visit.
Very knowledgeable but poor time management, [redacted]
Dr Chung is the best!
I always feel when I see dr Chung that it was very worth my while. He is personable, kind, caring and treats me like I'm important. He has even called me on a Saturday once to tell me results and explain what they mean. I feel privileged to be his patient. His office is fantastic as well, whether greeting me at desk or setting up another ... Read More