Summary

TeleMedicine Provider | Open NowDr. Clara Chung has called Birmingham her home since 1989. A native of Kansas, she holds degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BS), the University of Kansas School of Medicine (MD), and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (MPH—Maternal and Child Health). She completed her medical Internship in Pediatrics at Emory University and both a Residency in Pediatrics and a 3-year Fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at UAB. Her training certifies her to treat allergies and asthma in both adults and children. Dr. Chung met Dr. Smith during their fellowship training together at UAB and The Children’s Hospital of Alabama.Dr. Chung previously served as the president of the Alabama Society of Allergy and Immunology. She is a diplomate of The American Board of Pediatrics and The American Board of Allergy and Immunology, making her Board Certified to treat children and adults for allergy, asthma, and immunologic problems. She loves caring for the family unit and educating children and adults about their allergies, asthma and other respiratory issues, allergic or contact skin conditions, and recurrent infections or immunologic issues. She aims to enable long-term respiratory health and improved quality of life in all of her patients. Outside of work, Dr. Chung and her husband enjoy spending time with their two daughters and helping them to pursue their own dreams.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Emory Healthcare
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Clara K Chung, MD, MPH has 2 locations

Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists - Hoover

254 Inverness Center DrHoover, AL 35242
Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm
TueClosed
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists - Homewood

3125 Independence Dr Ste 100Homewood, AL 35209
Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Allergy & ImmunologyAllergy & ImmunologyNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Arabic Speaks English Speaks English
Hoover , ALBirmingham , ALBirmingham , ALBIRMINGHAM , AL
Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Clara K Chung, MD, MPH

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Clara K Chung, MD, MPH has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Dr. Clara K Chung, MD, MPH holds an expired medical license in the state of Alabama.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Emory Healthcare.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Chung, MD, MPH's NPI number is 1972575918.

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Dr. Clara Chung, MD, MPH speaks English.
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Dr. Clara Chung, MD, MPH's office is located at 254 Inverness Center Dr, Hoover, AL, 35242.
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